…A Simple Conversation Sparked One of America’s Greatest Agricultural Innovations Innovation has always played a vital role in American agriculture, and few inventions transformed farming more dramatically than the cotton…
Fresh Fruit Prices Expected to Remain Stable Despite Lower Farm Prices
…Fresh Fruit Price Outlook Highlights Farm-Level Challenges Although retail prices have remained steady, farm-level fruit prices have told a different story. According to ERS, fruit prices at the farm level…
New Bill Aims to Address Agriculture’s Ongoing Labor Shortage
…recently introduced the bill, which has received support from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). According to AFBF President Zippy Duvall, labor continues to be the issue he hears about…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Earns Support from Cattle Industry
…through the farm bill process. Hear more from Ethan Lane about the Senate Farm Bill framework and its potential impact on the cattle industry by listening to the interview below….
California Commercial Fishing at a Crossroads: Lori French Shares the Challenges Facing Morro Bay’s Fleet
California’s Fishing Families Face an Uncertain Future California’s commercial fishing industry is navigating some of the most difficult waters in its history. During an eye-opening interview with “The Ag Meter”…
California’s Commercial Fishing Industry Faces Mounting Challenges, Says Morro Bay Fisherwoman
…discussion also highlighted similarities between California’s fishing and farming industries. French, who grew up on a family farm in the San Joaquin Valley and now helps manage a small avocado…
John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized American Farming
…productive farmland. The invention of the steel plow in 1837 marked a turning point in American agricultural history, allowing farmers to cultivate the rich but stubborn soils of the Midwest…
Kern Oil Documentary Explores California’s Energy Future
…tax revenue for California. Fewer high-paying local jobs. Greater dependence on foreign energy supplies. Reduced investment in California’s own energy infrastructure. Bird argues that producing oil under California’s strict environmental…
Rickey Bird Says California Should Produce More of Its Own Oil
…from workers and families whose livelihoods have been affected by California’s energy decisions. For California agriculture, Bird noted that reliable and affordable energy remains closely tied to the cost of…
Farm Bureau Pushes Congress to Act on Labor and Farm Bill Priorities
…costs remain among the highest in the nation. While Newton explained that state-specific issues like California’s water policies are primarily handled by the California Farm Bureau Federation, he praised the…
USDA’s Fordyce Highlights SPUR Initiative, Screwworm Fight, and Historic Farm Support
…working to support farmers and ranchers across the country. A fourth-generation Missouri farmer, Fordyce emphasized that practical farming experience remains the foundation of his leadership at USDA. Throughout the interview,…
USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Progress as Farm Bureau Pushes Labor Reform
…to strengthen American agriculture. American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis John Newton discussed bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming the H-2A guest worker program, while…
USDA’s Luke Lindberg Highlights Trade Progress Ahead of America’s 250th Celebration
…markets ultimately benefit farmers by increasing competition for American products and improving profitability on the farm. The interview also coincided with celebrations surrounding America’s 250th birthday, providing an opportunity to…
Daniel Holliday’s Windmill Revolutionized American Agriculture
…Changed Farming Forever For centuries, windmills have played an important role in agriculture around the world. Farmers relied on wind power to grind grain, draw water, and operate machinery long…