…potential retaliatory tariffs and reduced market access for American agricultural products. The breakdown comes as both countries continue to disagree over trade terms and the future of cross-border agricultural commerce….
$2 Million Investment Targets Pest Control and Quality in U.S. Tree Nuts
…funding was highlighted as part of a broader effort to strengthen the competitiveness of specialty crop exports. New Storage Technology for Tree Nuts The funding comes through USDA’s Foreign Agricultural…
Cannon Michael: California Farming at a Crossroads
…in Extreme Conditions Even as the farm embraces automation, Michael emphasized that many agricultural jobs still require people. Workers harvesting melons and other crops during the summer heat start early…
Bowles Farming Company Part 2: Labor, Technology and the Fight to Keep Farming
…Cannon Michael, president and CEO of Bowles Farming Company, discusses the need for a reliable agricultural workforce, the growing role of automation and his concerns about California’s long-term water future….
George Grant and the Four Bulls That Started Angus in America
…the area into a productive livestock center. Grant’s agricultural legacy, however, would become much larger than the settlement he helped establish. His name would become closely associated with the introduction…
Bowles Farming Company: Adapting to Keep California Agriculture Moving
…said increasing costs and regulatory pressure can discourage younger family members from returning to agricultural businesses that previous generations worked to build. Still, Bowles Farming Company continues investing in its…
From Horsepower to Tractor Power: A Slow Farm Revolution
…1954 agricultural summary described mechanical power as having nearly displaced animal power for farming purposes and noted the substantial reduction in the amount of time and effort required for many…
CDFA Opens Public Comment on $40 Million Farm to School Grant Program
…The continued investment provides opportunities for schools, agricultural organizations and other eligible partners to develop projects that connect students with California-grown food and agriculture. Informational Sessions Planned CDFA will host…
Citrus Greening Detected in Imperial County, California
…citrus trees in the area. CDFA is coordinating with USDA and the Imperial County Agricultural Commissioner as the investigation and response move forward. Officials will use the quarantine and additional…
Enzo’s Olive Oil: Ricchiuti Family Builds on 100 Years of Farming
…about a farming family that has repeatedly adapted to change without giving up its agricultural roots. A Family Farming Legacy Vincent’s great-grandfather immigrated to the United States from Italy in…
How Agriculture Shaped America’s New Nation
…were among the successful agriculturalists of the era, reflecting the central role farming played in the young United States. As the nation developed, Washington, Jefferson, and other agricultural leaders became…
California Agriculture Pushes for Protection of USMCA Ahead of 2026 Review
…farmers, the stakes are significant. Mexico and Canada are important markets for a wide range of agricultural commodities, including cotton, tree nuts, citrus, grapes and berries. Agricultural leaders say continued…
USDA Lowers Steer Price Forecasts for 2026 and 2027
DepositPhotos image World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski discussed USDA’s latest cattle market outlook, including lower steer price forecasts for both 2026 and 2027 as recent market conditions put…
USDA Lowers 2026 Butter Forecast as Dairy Product Prices Shift
DepositPhotos image World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski provided an update on the latest dairy market outlook, outlining changes to USDA forecasts for butter, nonfat dry milk and dry…