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As weather becomes more unpredictable, retractable roof systems are gaining attention as a potential tool for protecting high-value crops. Cravo Equipment Ltd. is expanding its technology beyond traditional greenhouse applications ...

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Warm spring conditions are taking a toll on California’s pistachio and almond crops, with growers reporting lower-than-expected yields across both commodities. John Duarte of Duarte Nurseries says the pistachio crop ...

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making several changes to its farm loan programs as farmers navigate tighter margins and increased demand for credit. Danny Munch, an economist with the ...

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The checkerboard logo associated with Ralston Purina is one of the most recognizable symbols in American agriculture. Its origins date back to 1904, when company founder William Danforth adopted the ...

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U.S. pistachio shipments reached 1.3 billion pounds during the 2025-26 crop year, marking a 19% increase from the previous year and nearly 24% above the five-year average. The latest figures ...

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Diesel prices are putting additional pressure on farmers as harvest season gets underway, with fuel costs reaching record levels and global supply disruptions adding to the strain on agricultural operations. ...

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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced new efforts to strengthen standards and enforcement under the Animal Welfare Act, including a forthcoming proposal focused on USDA dog welfare standards. “We are ...

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An Iowa Cattle Feeder Looks for a Better Way In the mid-1920s, a central Iowa cattle feeder began thinking differently about how cattle should be fed. Gage A. Kent believed ...

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Ag Meter Interview Highlights Fuel Costs, Farm Power and Propane Incentives Rising energy costs are putting additional pressure on California farmers, but propane may offer an alternative for irrigation, power ...

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California’s water future, the impact of SGMA, agricultural land, new crop opportunities and changing water-management strategies were all part of a wide-ranging conversation when Duarte Nursery President John Duarte joined ...

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