California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is proposing a sweeping update to the state’s pesticide enforcement system, with changes designed to increase penalties for serious violations and improve enforcement consistency …
DOE Updates 45Z Tax Credit Rules to Support Biofuel Feedstocks
New guidance for the federal 45Z tax credit is expected to provide greater clarity for biofuel producers while creating new opportunities for farmers supplying renewable fuel feedstocks. A recent report highlighted long-awaited updates …
Allied Grape Growers Marks 75 Years While Navigating Wine Industry Challenges
The California wine industry is facing a period of transition, but leaders within the sector remain focused on long-term stability and future growth. During the recent 75th anniversary celebration of …
George Washington Carver: The Innovator Who Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
How One Scientist Changed Farming in the South As American agriculture expanded southward from the Carolinas into what are now Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, farmers faced both opportunity and uncertainty. …
Gray Wolf Populations Remain a Growing Concern for Western Cattle Producers
The ongoing debate over gray wolf protections under the Endangered Species Act continues to be a major issue for ranchers across the western United States. A recent report highlighted concerns from …
Retail Lamb Sales Climb as Consumers Continue to Pay Higher Prices
Consumer demand for lamb remains resilient despite ongoing price increases, according to the latest retail sales data. A recent report highlighted new analysis from the American Lamb Board showing strong growth …
California Blueberry Season Falls Short of Early Record Expectations
California’s blueberry season is moving past its peak harvest period, but production totals are expected to come in below early projections after a series of weather challenges affected yields across …
California Cherry Industry Suffers Historic Losses After Devastating 2026 Season
Michael Jameson Shares the Brutal Truth Behind California’s Toughest Cherry Crop in Decades California’s cherry industry entered the 2026 season with optimism, ideal growing conditions, and expectations for one of …
Part 2: California Cherry Industry Suffers One of Its Toughest Seasons in Decades
California cherry growers are working through one of the most difficult seasons in recent memory after weather disruptions, quality concerns, and market challenges combined to create what industry veteran Michael …
Michael Kelly and the Forgotten Story of Barbed Wire
The Invention That Helped Shape American Agriculture American agriculture has been built on innovation, hard work, and the determination of pioneers who transformed the nation’s landscape. Among the many inventions …
Applications Open for 2026 Real California Milk Accelerator
Dairy entrepreneurs looking to bring innovative products to market have a new opportunity through the 2026 Real California Milk Accelerator. A recent report highlighted the opening of applications for the eighth …
California Wine Labeling Bill Gains Momentum Amid Industry Debate
A California wine labeling bill aimed at increasing transparency for consumers is drawing heightened attention as it advances through the state Legislature. A recent report highlighted growing support for Assembly Bill …
Pork Producers Push Back Against Proposition 12 Misinformation Claims
As efforts continue to address California’s Proposition 12 at the federal level, pork industry leaders say misinformation surrounding the issue is creating confusion about its impact on producers. A recent …
California Cherry Industry Suffers One of Its Toughest Seasons in Decades
California cherry growers are facing one of the most difficult seasons in recent memory after multiple spring rain events devastated what had initially appeared to be a promising crop. According to …