The Lasting Legacy of Immigrant Farming Traditions in Early America America’s agricultural heritage is deeply rooted in the traditions, skills, and cultures of the immigrants who settled across the young …
Global Avocado Exports Continue Rapid Growth as Markets Face New Challenges
Global avocado exports are expected to continue climbing over the next several years, but industry analysts say the expanding market also brings increased uncertainty for producers and exporters. A recent report highlighted …
California Rancher Ryan Schohr Appointed to EPA Agriculture Advisory Committee
Ryan Schohr has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee for the 2026–2027 term, giving California agriculture a voice in advising the agency on …
House Budget Proposal Includes $12 Billion in New Farm Aid
A proposed farm aid package worth $12 billion is moving through Congress as part of a broader budget framework that also includes funding tied to the Iran war. A recent report highlighted the …
California Pistachio Crop Could Be Cut in Half: Rich Kreps Explains What Growers Need to Know
California’s pistachio industry is facing one of its most challenging seasons in recent memory, and according to longtime crop advisor and pistachio expert Rich Kreps of UltraGro, growers should prepare …
Rich Kreps: Post-Harvest Management Can Set the Stage for Next Year’s Pistachio Crop
Proper post-harvest management may be one of the most important investments California pistachio growers can make for next season’s crop, according to industry leader Rich Kreps. During a recent episode …
How Insecticide Ear Tags Revolutionized Cattle Health
The Invention That Changed Cattle Pest Control For cattle producers, controlling pests has always been essential to maintaining herd health and productivity. One of the most important innovations in livestock …
Driscoll’s Responds to Strawberry Lawsuit Over Pesticide Residue Claims
Driscoll’s strawberries are facing increased scrutiny after a U.S. consumer lawsuit raised questions about pesticide residue testing and the company’s marketing claims. A recent report highlighted the controversy, which has also drawn …
California Stone Fruit Season Expected to End Early After Warm Start
The California stone fruit season is expected to end earlier than normal this year after an unusually warm start accelerated crop development across the state’s orchards. A recent report highlighted how early-season heat …
California Sheep Producers Warn H-2A Wage Rule Could Threaten Operations
A proposed change to California sheep producers’ labor costs is raising concerns across the state’s sheep industry, with leaders warning it could have far-reaching consequences for ranchers and wildfire prevention efforts. …
California Pistachio Crop Expected to Shrink Sharply Following Challenging Growing Season
California pistachio growers could be facing one of the smallest crops in years after an unusually warm spring disrupted pollination across much of the Central Valley. The outlook was the …
Land Grants Helped Build America’s Army and Agriculture
Land Grants: An Early Incentive That Strengthened a Young Nation During the American Revolutionary War, the newly forming United States faced enormous challenges, including building an effective military to fight …
Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
California’s agricultural industry has long been recognized as one of the world’s most productive food-producing regions, but according to California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, state government has spent years making …
Steve Hilton Outlines Agriculture Priorities in California Governor’s Race
California agriculture took center stage during a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, as gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton shared his vision for the state’s farming industry, outlining proposals focused …