How Farm Family Rivalry Sparked a National Agricultural Tradition In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explores the spirited origins of an enduring tradition in U.S….
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
Three Vacancies Open on Key Agricultural Oversight Board The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board,…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…how agricultural products are transported across the country. The legislation seeks to amend current federal axle weight restrictions for commercial motor vehicles hauling dry bulk goods, allowing for a 10%…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
…cotton became one of the nation’s most transformative crops. How Cotton Helped Shape America’s Agricultural Economy When Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World in 1492, he discovered cotton growing…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
…throughout the state. The call comes as farm advocates highlight the critical role of immigrant labor in sustaining California’s agricultural productivity. As the nation’s top agricultural producer, California depends heavily…
Darren Hill: Why JD Food Buys Beef Nationwide
…other packers to have enough product for our customers.” Hill emphasized that even companies considered small on a national scale must cast a wide net to meet demand in the…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
…that the San Joaquin Valley holds a unique position in the country’s agricultural and national security framework. “A country that can’t feed itself, can’t defend itself,” he stated. “You can’t…
Massey-Ferguson: A Legacy in Agriculture
…to combines, Massey-Ferguson represents more than machinery—it’s a lasting symbol of agricultural progress. I’m Mark Oppold—thanks for joining me on this journey through ag history. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Fresno County Farm Bureau: Advocating for Agriculture Since 1917
…that the agricultural community has a voice where and when it matters most. Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter“, reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice
…Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide Nick Anderson emphasized that while California’s agricultural community continues to be a pillar of innovation and sustainability, it…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…trends are leading the country toward a serious food security crisis. With 70% of U.S.-grown fruit and 50% of vegetables coming from California, policy-driven land reductions could have national consequences….
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
…California’s agricultural sector continues to contend with limited water access, regulatory pressure, and competing environmental interests, Kreps emphasized the urgency of change. “We’ve been battling this for 50 years,” he…
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
California Officials Respond Swiftly to Agricultural Pest Threat Exotic Fruit Flies USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has intensified efforts to…
California Walnuts Launch “Feel Good” Campaign for Gen Z & Millennials
…Commission, based in Folsom, has unveiled its newest national campaign: California Walnuts Feel Good. The initiative is part of a major rebranding effort to reposition walnuts as a convenient, healthy…