California’s blueberry season is moving past its peak harvest period, but production totals are expected to come in below early projections after a series of weather challenges affected yields across ...

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Michael Jameson Shares the Brutal Truth Behind California’s Toughest Cherry Crop in Decades California’s cherry industry entered the 2026 season with optimism, ideal growing conditions, and expectations for one of ...

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The Invention That Helped Shape American Agriculture American agriculture has been built on innovation, hard work, and the determination of pioneers who transformed the nation’s landscape. Among the many inventions ...

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Dairy entrepreneurs looking to bring innovative products to market have a new opportunity through the 2026 Real California Milk Accelerator. A recent report highlighted the opening of applications for the eighth ...

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A California wine labeling bill aimed at increasing transparency for consumers is drawing heightened attention as it advances through the state Legislature. A recent report highlighted growing support for Assembly Bill ...

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As efforts continue to address California’s Proposition 12 at the federal level, pork industry leaders say misinformation surrounding the issue is creating confusion about its impact on producers. A recent ...

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As settlers moved westward across North America, agriculture became the foundation of survival, economic growth, and community development. Early American agriculture was not built by a single culture or group ...

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Strong Almond Prices and Water Concerns Shape 2026 Outlook California almond growers are entering the 2026 season with cautious optimism as stronger prices, manageable inventories, and steady global demand help ...

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For generations, agriculture has been at the heart of American communities, and one of the most enduring traditions to emerge from rural life is the State Fair. What began as ...

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The fight against New World Screwworm is receiving a major boost as USDA launches an ambitious research initiative aimed at protecting U.S. livestock from one of the most damaging animal ...

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