…the sap from the xylem tissue of a vine. Reyes Garcia III, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons A recent report is raising concerns for California’s grape…
USDA Rural Development Highlights Water, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth in California’s Central Valley
…USDA Rural Development State Director Bryan Anguiano discussed the agency’s commitment to supporting farmers, rural communities, and economic growth throughout California. USDA Leadership Visits the Central Valley Speaking with Ag…
San Diego Agriculture at a Crossroads: Dana Groot on Water, Regulation, Labor, and California’s Farming Future
…initiatives like Farm Tour Days, the San Diego County Farm Bureau works to educate the public about modern farming and the role agriculture plays in everyday life. Agriculture remains the…
USDA Officials Highlight Water, Rural Development, and Specialty Crop Support in California
…agency plays a key role in funding infrastructure projects, economic development, and water systems that support farming communities. “We help provide the resources needed for infrastructure, for job creation, and…
Connie Conway: USDA Focused on Keeping California Farmers Farming
…the future of agriculture in the Golden State. During a recent visit to California, USDA Farm Service Agency Executive Director Connie Conway sat down with The Ag Meter’s Nick Papagni…
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglas Discusses Federal Support, Water Challenges, and the Future of Agriculture
…with announcements regarding additional support that could benefit California producers. Douglas noted that many California farmers have only recently begun establishing relationships with local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices, making…
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
…importance of food security, trade opportunities, and long-term support for American farmers. During a stop in California’s San Joaquin Valley, Rollins highlighted the state’s critical role in feeding both the…
Popcorn’s Remarkable Journey Through American Agricultural History
…struggling farmers turned to popcorn production as a way to generate income when other crops failed to provide reliable profits. The Redenbacher Family’s Farming Legacy Among the farming families who…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…as part of the agency’s “One Farmer, One File” approach. Key program dates include: Online applications available beginning June 1. Farmers without Login.gov access may request pre-filled applications through local…
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
…continue creating policies that make it increasingly difficult for farmers and truckers to survive. Raised on a dairy farm in Arcata, California, Collenberg comes from a family that has farmed…
Jon Kinzenbaw: The Iowa Innovator Who Helped Modernize American Farming
…agricultural history through his creativity, engineering mindset, and commitment to improving farm efficiency. His inventions and leadership helped revolutionize how farmers plant, transport, and manage crops in the field. From…
Ranchers Push for More Wolf Management Funding in California Budget
…for the agency’s wolf management efforts. The California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has been actively advocating for increased wolf management funding, citing rising livestock losses and mounting pressure on ranching operations…
Chad Bianco Says California Agriculture Needs Deregulation, Water Solutions, and Common Sense Leadership
…to be prosperous. We’re supposed to be growing.” The conversation also covered regulation, rising costs, generational farming, and the difficulty many family operations face when trying to pass farms down…
Sweet Beginnings: How Candy in America Grew from Colonial Agriculture
…through farming and trade, including: Boiled sugar Molasses Honey Dried fruits These ingredients reflected the strong connection between agriculture and food innovation in early America. Farmers and producers supplied the…