…health and supporting consumer confidence in the nation’s meat and poultry products. Reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
…Conditions Winter brought much-needed chill hours and rain, supporting strong vine health heading into spring. As the season progressed, moderate spring and early summer temperatures promoted even grape development and…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…environmental and regulatory challenges mount, these types of collaborative conversations are essential for crafting workable solutions that protect both public health and agricultural livelihoods. Reporting by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…Instead, it calls for recognizing whole foods as the base layer of a healthier, more sustainable national health strategy. Focused Campaign, Clear Message Called Fresh Produce for a Healthier America,…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
Legacy and Innovation in Kern County Farming A Family Legacy Rooted in California Soil Kirschenman Enterprises has been farming in California since 1937. Now led by third-generation farmer Wade Kirschenman,…
George Washington Helped Grow American Farming
…George Washington—more than a general and statesman—was also a pioneering farmer. He fertilized his fields using animal waste and lime, and practiced early crop rotation to maintain soil health. As…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
Importance of Irrigation Systems Maintenance in Agriculture When it comes to irrigation efficiency and soil health, regular maintenance of irrigation systems is essential—especially flushing. According to Cory Broad, Agronomic Sales…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
A Struggling Start for Southern Agriculture In the early days of American farming, pioneers in New England and along the East Coast found relative success due to favorable soil and…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…harmful practices. These practices reportedly include large-scale deforestation and soil degradation—issues that directly conflict with California law and environmental standards. Accusations of Deforestation in Mexico One of the key claims…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…cold for vegetable production. Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation The fertile soil, enriched by deposits from the Colorado River, makes Yuma a powerhouse for agriculture. Every winter…
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced an immediate expansion of citrus greening (Huanglongbing/HLB) quarantines in California. This action, taken in coordination with the California Department…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…principle across all USDA programs, including farm loans, food safety standards, and procurement policies. 6. Safeguarding Plant and Animal Health Controlling the introduction and spread of plant pests and animal…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…1156, which would pause the Williamson Act to allow solar development on farmland. “It breaks my heart… the most fertile soil in the world is being covered with solar farms,”…
John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming
…Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming As pioneers moved west in the early 1800s, they struggled with the dense, damp soils of the Midwest. Early plows—crafted from wood or iron—were easily bent,…