A California judge has ruled that the locations of dairies quarantined during the state’s California bird flu outbreak will remain confidential, siding with state agriculture officials who argued that protecting producer privacy …
California Cattlemen President Warns of Growing Challenge Keeping Ranches in the Family
The future of California’s ranching industry may depend as much on the next generation as it does on markets and weather. That was one of the central themes during a …
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped America’s Agricultural Communities
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 …
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 …
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 …
Edwin Budding’s Lawnmower Changed American Farm Life
A Simple Invention That Made a Lasting Impact Many people recognize agricultural inventors such as Cyrus McCormick, John Deere, and Eli Whitney for revolutionizing farming through innovations in harvesting, equipment, …