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American agriculture is at a crossroads—and few understand that better than USDA Undersecretary of Farm Production and Conservation, Richard Fordyce. In a compelling conversation with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, ...

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Pest pressure from mealybugs and scale continues to challenge California growers across multiple crops, from vineyards to tree fruit and walnuts. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A., ...

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Pest pressure from mealybugs and scale continues to challenge California growers across multiple crops, from vineyards to tree fruit and walnuts. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A., ...

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A Turning Point in American Agriculture The history of seed planters is closely tied to the broader evolution of agriculture in the United States. Before mechanization, farmers relied heavily on ...

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Introduction to the California Trail The California Trail stands as a significant chapter in American agriculture history, playing a vital role in the westward expansion of settlers seeking new opportunities. ...

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The Birth of an Agricultural Giant “I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute…” The story of International Harvester is a powerful testament to innovation and industrial growth in ...

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California agriculture sits at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and global food production—and few understand that balance better than Emily Rooney, president of Agricultural Council of California. In a wide-ranging ...

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The Starting Point of Westward Expansion In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a familiar chapter in U.S. history—westward expansion—and adds important depth to the ...

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A Fresh Perspective on California’s Future In a compelling and wide-ranging interview, California gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti joins “the Ag Meter,” Nick Papagni, to deliver a candid assessment of the ...

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Popcorn’s story stretches back thousands of years, with origins dating over 9,000 years to what is now Central America. Archaeological evidence shows that early civilizations cultivated maize and discovered that ...

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