California cattle producers continue to benefit from historically strong cattle prices, but one of the industry’s biggest long-term concerns isn’t the market—it’s the steady loss of grazing land. During a …
Cyrus McCormick’s Reaper: The Invention That Changed American Farming
Cyrus McCormick’s Journey Was Built on Persistence Innovation often takes time to gain acceptance, and few stories illustrate that better than the remarkable journey of Cyrus McCormick. His determination and …
New Imaging Technology Detects Drought Stress Before Plants Show Visible Symptoms
A new plant drought detection technology developed by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA could help growers identify …
Judge Upholds Confidentiality of California Bird Flu Quarantine Locations
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 …