The California wine industry is navigating one of its most challenging periods in decades, but growers are focused on adapting, advocating and positioning the industry for long-term success. Those issues …
How the U.S. Postal System Helped Connect Early America
The Origins of the U.S. Postal System and Its Importance to Early American Communities Communication has always played a vital role in the growth and development of American agriculture and …
California Almond Outlook Brightens as Global Demand Stays Strong
California’s almond industry is entering the 2026 harvest season with renewed optimism, thanks to strong export demand, stable pricing, and what appears to be another high-quality crop. During a wide-ranging …
Sunny Toor Sees Strong Demand as California Almond Harvest Nears
California’s almond industry is entering the 2026 harvest with optimism as strong global demand, stable prices, and a slightly smaller crop position growers for another successful marketing year. On today’s …
Erie Canal Revolutionized New York Waterways and American Agriculture
The Erie Canal Changed Transportation and Expanded Agricultural Trade For centuries, New York’s rivers and waterways served as important transportation routes for explorers, fur traders, and early settlers. However, these …
Monterey County Crop Report Shows $4.8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Production
The latest Monterey County crop report highlights another strong year for one of California’s leading agricultural regions, even as disease pressure, insect pests and rising production costs challenged growers. A recent report reviewed …
University of California Studies Find Gray Wolves Increasing Stress on California Cattle
New research is providing additional insight into how California gray wolves are affecting livestock operations across the state. A recent report highlighted two University of California studies showing that gray wolves are relying …
Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets, Screwworm, Wolves, and California’s Agricultural Future
Fifth-generation California rancher and former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester joined “The Ag Meter“ Nick Papagni for a wide-ranging conversation covering the biggest issues facing the U.S. …
Kevin Kester Discusses Beef Markets, Land Use and California Policy in Part 2
The conversation with former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester continued on today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, with topics ranging from beef imports and land use to …
George Washington Carver Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
How Innovation Revived Farming Across the American South The history of American agriculture is filled with pioneers whose ideas reshaped the future of farming. Few individuals had a greater impact …
California Agriculture Coalition Calls for Changes to Senate Bill 54
A broad coalition of agricultural organizations is urging state leaders to reconsider California Senate Bill 54, arguing the packaging law could increase costs for farmers, food producers and consumers. A recent …
USDA Modernizes Crop Acreage Reporting with New Digital Pilot
A new digital crop acreage reporting pilot is bringing USDA’s reporting process into the modern era, replacing paper maps with digital tools designed to improve accuracy and make reporting easier for farmers. …
Avocado Rootstock Research Advances Through International Collaboration
New avocado rootstock research is helping pave the way for improved orchard performance, greater water efficiency and expanded growing opportunities around the world. A recent report highlighted an international collaboration between the University …
Kevin Kester Discusses Cattle Industry Challenges, Screwworm Response and Beef Processing Support
The AgNet News Hour welcomed former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester for a wide-ranging discussion on some of the biggest issues facing the U.S. cattle industry, including New …