California’s Fishing Families Face an Uncertain Future California’s commercial fishing industry is navigating some of the most difficult waters in its history. During an eye-opening interview with “The Ag Meter” ...

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How a Young Blacksmith Changed Agriculture Forever The westward expansion of the United States brought tremendous opportunities for early settlers, but it also presented enormous challenges. Among the greatest obstacles ...

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Rickey Bird Shares the Personal Story Behind “Kern Oil” and Why Californians Should Pay Attention California’s energy future—and the communities that have powered the state for generations—take center stage in ...

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The Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Opened New Opportunities for Farmers and Commerce America’s transportation system has played a vital role in the nation’s agricultural success, and one of its earliest ...

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John Newton Says Ag Labor Reform, Farm Bill, and Economic Relief Can’t Wait America’s farmers face no shortage of challenges in 2026, and according to John Newton, Vice President of ...

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During an interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce provided an in-depth update on several major initiatives shaping American agriculture. From ...

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The Agricultural Push That Helped Shape a Nation The story of American agriculture is closely tied to the nation’s westward expansion. As the United States grew beyond its original colonies, ...

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The Windmill That Changed Farming Forever For centuries, windmills have played an important role in agriculture around the world. Farmers relied on wind power to grind grain, draw water, and ...

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A landmark Roundup Supreme Court ruling could significantly reshape pesticide litigation across the United States. A recent report highlighted the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that federal law preempts certain state failure-to-warn lawsuits involving ...

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The latest USDA cherry production forecast points to a smaller U.S. crop this season after damaging spring weather affected major growing regions. A recent report highlighted USDA’s outlook for both sweet ...

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