A Look Back at Life on the Farm Before Electricity For much of America’s agricultural history, rural life operated without one of the modern conveniences most people take for granted ...

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Specialty crop growers now have an opportunity to apply for financial assistance through a USDA program that has expanded beyond its original funding level. A recent update highlighted the opening of ...

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The growing food animal veterinarian shortage in California is becoming a major concern for livestock producers and rural communities. A recent report outlined efforts by the California Farm Bureau and state officials ...

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From California Berry Fields to Global Leadership If you’ve ever purchased strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries at your local grocery store, chances are you’ve seen the iconic Driscoll’s label. What ...

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How Irrigation Transformed Farming Across Thousands of Years Water has always been one of the most critical resources in agriculture. Without a reliable water supply, growing crops consistently would be ...

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California’s stone fruit industry is experiencing an unusually early season, creating both opportunities and challenges for growers, packers and shippers. A recent report highlighted how the accelerated pace of the 2026 ...

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New World Screwworm precautions are becoming an increasingly important topic for cattle producers following recent detections in Texas. A recent discussion provided insight from Dr. D.L. Step, Senior Professional Services Cattle ...

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California’s agricultural transportation sector continues to navigate a challenging operating environment, according to insights shared on AgNet News Hour. Mark Woods of Wildwood Trucking in Kingsburg, California, recently discussed the economic ...

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The Remarkable Journey of Soybeans in American Agriculture Soybeans are now one of the most important crops in American agriculture, covering millions of acres across the United States and serving ...

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As California growers prepare for increasing Lepidopteran pest pressure, biological insecticides remain important tools in both conventional and organic production systems. Allison Walston, Senior Product Development Manager for Insecticides with ...

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