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California agriculture faces no shortage of challenges, but few regions illustrate both the opportunities and obstacles facing farmers better than San Diego County. In a wide-ranging conversation with “The Ag ...

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For many Americans, the story of westward expansion begins with the famous Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails. These historic routes helped thousands of settlers move westward in search of ...

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California Agriculture Faces Growing Challenges—But Is Washington Finally Listening? California farmers are battling rising costs, burdensome regulations, water uncertainty, and increasing pressure from policies that many believe threaten the future ...

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California agriculture continues to face a complex mix of challenges, from labor shortages and water uncertainty to trade concerns and wildlife management. During a recent visit by U.S. Secretary of ...

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Popcorn is more than just a favorite movie snack — it is a crop deeply rooted in agricultural history, innovation, and American resilience. From its ancient beginnings in Central America ...

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Secretary Brooke Rollins Unveils New Assistance Program for Specialty Crop Producers in the San Joaquin Valley California agriculture took center stage as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the ...

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California agriculture is at a crossroads, and fifth-generation farmer David Collenberg says it is time for working families, farmers, and rural communities to have a stronger voice in Sacramento. During ...

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The Oregon Trail’s Lasting Impact on American Farming The Oregon Trail remains one of the most important migration routes in American history and played a major role in the expansion ...

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California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joined “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni for an energetic and wide-ranging interview focused on the future of California agriculture, water policy, energy costs, regulations, and ...

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American agriculture has long been shaped by innovators who found better, faster, and more efficient ways to help farmers work the land. One of those modern pioneers is Jon Kinzenbaw, ...

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