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As agriculture continues to navigate economic challenges, policy uncertainty, labor concerns, and emerging livestock threats, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) remains focused on advocating for farmers and ranchers while ...

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The Early Roots of a Farm Equipment Giant The history of modern agricultural machinery is filled with innovators who transformed farming from labor-intensive work into a more efficient and productive ...

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Support for specialty crop producers was a key topic during a recent discussion between California Senator Adam Schiff and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. The conversation focused on the challenges facing ...

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The California strawberry season has taken an unusual turn in 2026 as shifting weather patterns disrupted normal production timelines across the state. During a recent appearance on AgNet News Hour, Driscoll’s CEO ...

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The return of the New World Screwworm to Texas has become one of the biggest agricultural stories of 2026, raising concerns among livestock producers, pet owners, and consumers across the ...

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The Windmill’s Enduring Role in American Agriculture For centuries, windmills have played a vital role in agricultural production around the world. Long before electricity reached rural communities, farmers relied on ...

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As wildfire concerns continue to shape vineyard management decisions across the western United States, researchers and industry leaders gathered at the 2026 Smoke Summit to share the latest information on ...

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Momentum appears to be building for a new farm bill as congressional agriculture leaders report progress in negotiations aimed at updating federal farm policy. A recent report highlighted renewed optimism from ...

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California residents, growers, conservation professionals and pollinator advocates will have an opportunity to learn more about pollinator habitat efforts during a special webinar planned as part of Pollinator Week. A ...

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The future of agriculture is growing stronger every day, and few organizations demonstrate that better than the National FFA Organization. In a recent conversation with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, ...

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