…of funds from failed projects like the bullet train to essential water infrastructure, Duarte’s message was clear: it’s time for California to return to abundance, opportunity, and sensible policy. This…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
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Early Turnpikes Paved the Way for American Agriculture
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Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture
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Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding
…infrastructure needed to supply 300 megawatts of power annually. After 25 years of operation, ownership of the power lines and associated substation will be transferred to Brazil Potash. The infrastructure…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
…Canal stands as a testament to early American ingenuity and the importance of infrastructure in agricultural success. By improving the transportation of goods, the canal helped lay the foundation for…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…designed to foster long-term resilience in the food system. It aimed to help farmers and food entrepreneurs invest in processing infrastructure, diversify income sources, and reach broader markets—support strategies that…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, further destabilizing regional logistics. 100% Tariffs on U.S. Walnuts Under Scrutiny At present, India imposes a 100% tariff on U.S. walnuts—both shelled and unshelled—making…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
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Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland
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USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
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Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…ruined by solar infrastructure “will never be the same again.” A Reluctant Candidate—but a Committed One Despite his love for his current role, Bianco said he’s running because the state…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…Citing decades of stalled infrastructure projects, Hilton emphasized that California has “all the water we need” but lacks the leadership to store and distribute it effectively. He called for immediate…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and California Governor Gavin Newsom—urging them to coordinate on water policy reforms. Their goal: to align regulatory frameworks and accelerate infrastructure improvements that could…