…with exceptional texture and shelf life. California’s Water Crisis Remains a Top Concern A significant portion of the interview focused on California’s ongoing water challenges. Jackson expressed concern about the…
Family Tree Farms’ Daniel Jackson Discusses Water, Farming Future, and California Agriculture
…family has farmed in California since the 1930s, said one of the biggest issues facing growers today is uncertainty surrounding groundwater regulations under California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). According…
Family Tree Farms Navigates Early Season, Market Shifts, and Water Challenges
Family Tree Farms is seeing one of the earliest fruit seasons in recent memory, creating unique opportunities and challenges as California growers navigate changing weather patterns, market conditions, and long-term…
Beef Industry Faces Questions as Processing Capacity Shifts and Herd Expansion Looms
…producers begin rebuilding cattle numbers following years of drought-related herd reductions. “It doesn’t take a big leap of imagination to think you could lose another plant,” Kooima said. Beef Industry…
U.S. Cotton Crop Progress Continues Despite Delays in Texas
…said. Several states have already completed planting for the season, including Arizona, California and Missouri, all of which reached 100% planted acreage. U.S. Cotton Crop Progress Slowed by Texas Weather…
New Export Accelerator Program Aims to Help California Specialty Crop Companies Grow Globally
…the California Center for International Trade Development (CITD), the program is intended for export-ready California specialty crop companies that want to strengthen their international sales strategies and expand into new…
Farm Bill Proposal Sparks Debate Over Imported Foods in School Meals
…within the country. The debate comes as lawmakers continue work on a new farm bill and evaluate policies that could affect agricultural producers, food supply chains and consumers. Imported Foods…
American Farm Bureau’s Bailey Corwine on Farm Policy, Mental Health, Leadership, and Agriculture’s Future
…the country and provided an opportunity for producers to connect, learn, and share ideas. She noted that attendees enjoyed both Southern California’s welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to experience one…
American Farm Bureau Highlights Advocacy, Mental Health, and Convention Planning
The American Farm Bureau Convention remains one of the most important gatherings for farmers and ranchers across the country, bringing together agricultural leaders, producers, and industry advocates to discuss the issues shaping…
From Threshers to Tractors: The Origins of Massey-Harris
…one of Canada’s leading agricultural equipment producers. The Formation of Massey-Harris A major milestone occurred in 1891 when Massey Manufacturing merged with A. Harris, Son & Company, creating the Massey-Harris…
Senator Schiff Pushes for Expanded Support for Specialty Crop Growers
Specialty-Crop-Research-USDA-scaled.jpg Support for specialty crop producers was a key topic during a recent discussion between California Senator Adam Schiff and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. The conversation focused on the challenges…
Unusual Weather Patterns Reshape California Strawberry Season
…at the moment,” Bjorn said. The unusual production pattern has created varying outcomes depending on where growers are located within California. Regional Differences Define the California Strawberry Season Bjorn noted…
Texas Battles the Return of the New World Screwworm: Texas Farm Bureau’s Gary Joiner Shares the Latest with the Ag Meter Nick Papagni
Gary with a Texas Longhorn The return of the New World Screwworm to Texas has become one of the biggest agricultural stories of 2026, raising concerns among livestock producers, pet…
Texas Farm Bureau Discusses New World Screwworm Response and Livestock Protection Efforts
The New World screwworm continues to be a major concern for livestock producers across the southern United States, but Texas agricultural leaders say coordinated efforts between state and federal agencies…