California’s 2026 gubernatorial election could be one of the most consequential in decades for farmers and ranchers, according to Congressman Tom McClintock. During a recent episode of the AgNet News …
Westward Expansion After the Revolution: How Early American Pioneers Found Food and Survival
The First Wave of Westward Migration The conclusion of the American Revolutionary War marked the beginning of a new chapter in the nation’s history. With independence secured, thousands of settlers …
Why California’s 2026 Governor’s Race Matters to Agriculture
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Congressman Tom McClintock discussed why California’s upcoming gubernatorial election could have significant implications for the state’s agricultural industry. During the conversation, McClintock …
Cyrus McCormick’s Mechanical Reaper Changed American Agriculture
The Farm That Inspired an Agricultural Revolution Innovation has always played a vital role in the success of American agriculture, and few inventions have had a greater impact than the …
Heifer Placements Remain Stable Despite Slight Decline in Feedlot Share
The latest heifer placements data from USDA offers insight into how cattle producers are balancing current market conditions with future herd expansion decisions. A recent report highlighted findings from the July Cattle on …
California Farmers Avoid Mandatory Tractor Replacement Rule in CARB Decision
California farmers narrowly avoided a proposed mandatory tractor replacement rule after the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved revisions to the state’s 2026 State Implementation Plan (SIP) without requiring agricultural producers to …
California Cattlemen’s President Rick Roberti Sounds the Alarm on Agriculture’s Future
Water, Wolves, Regulations, Food Security, and the Fight to Protect California Ranching California agriculture is facing some of the biggest challenges in its history, and few people understand those challenges …
California Cattlemen’s President Says Loss of Grazing Land Threatens Beef Industry’s Future
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 …