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Labor costs, weather volatility, and shrinking margins continue to challenge specialty crop growers across California and beyond. As producers search for ways to improve efficiency and profitability, technology is becoming ...

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What’s in a Name? When most Americans hear the word “corn,” they immediately think of the tall green stalks that dominate fields across the Midwest. For generations, corn has been ...

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Blueberries are having a moment—and according to industry leaders, the boom is only getting started. In a recent conversation on The Ag Meter, host Nick Papagni sat down with Kasey ...

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Why Beef Costs More—and Why Americans Keep Buying It As Americans fire up their grills for summer barbecues and prepare to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, one question continues to ...

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The Evolution of Corn Planting in Early American Agriculture American agriculture has undergone remarkable changes since the nation’s earliest farming days. One of the most significant advancements came in the ...

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Trade tensions between the United States and Brazil could have significant implications for the ethanol industry. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed a 25% tariff on a range of ...

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California’s wine industry is moving into a new phase of market adjustment, and recent insights suggest that buyers may need to rethink assumptions about wine availability in the months ahead. While ...

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A confirmed New World Screwworm detection in a Texas calf is drawing attention to the potential economic consequences facing the state’s livestock industry. Industry experts warn that if the parasite continues to ...

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American agriculture in the mid-1800s was undergoing rapid transformation as farmers searched for better tools to improve productivity and efficiency. One of the greatest challenges of the era was achieving ...

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As consumers prepare for one of the biggest watermelon-buying holidays of the year, growers are warning that supplies may be lighter than normal and less predictable than many buyers expect. ...

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