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Potato breeding research is examining ways to reduce tuber damage during harvesting, storage and packing,  with the goal of helping growers deliver more potatoes that meet market standards. Research is examining how potato characteristics, including skin quality, shape, size and bruise resistance, influence damage as tubers move through handling equipment. The work is focused on improving ...

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California agriculture is facing mounting challenges, from rising labor costs and water limitations to pest resistance, regulatory hurdles and the loss of family farms. But agricultural technology, automation and artificial ...

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Beef prices at grocery stores are continuing to climb even as cattle producers receive less for their animals, according to an analysis by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). The ...

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California Assemblyman David Tangipa joins “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni to discuss water, farming regulations, taxes, government spending, and the political decisions shaping the future of California agriculture. California agriculture ...

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The expansion of America’s western frontier helped shape the nation’s agricultural history, influencing settlement patterns, land ownership, and the development of farming across the country. One of the most significant ...

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Early American Agriculture Began With Barley, Peas and Corn The history of American agriculture began with the crops early European settlers brought with them and the agricultural knowledge they learned ...

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More than 40 agricultural organizations are warning that federal immigration enforcement policies are disrupting U.S. food production and could contribute to higher consumer prices. The groups are urging President Donald ...

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California’s Coachella Valley bell pepper harvest is expected to begin about a week later than usual after cooler temperatures and rainfall slowed field progress. Despite the delay, overall production is ...

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Plantation agriculture played an important role in the development of early American agriculture, beginning in the 16th and 17th centuries and expanding across the southeastern colonies as farmers cultivated crops ...

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Syngenta is preparing for California’s upcoming winter produce season while anticipating the potential introduction of new crop protection technology in 2027. During an interview with “The Ag Meter” host Nick ...

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