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The San Joaquin Valley is home to one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions, and this fall, that legacy will once again be celebrated as the Whole Vine Festival ... Read More The post Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry appeared first on AgNet West .

The settlement of the Northwest Territory marked one of the most significant turning points in the history of American agriculture. Following the American Revolution, the young United States looked westward ... Read More The post Northwest Territory Settlement Opened the Door to American Agriculture appeared first on AgNet West .

The latest global cherry market trends show production increasing in several key growing regions, creating added competition and putting downward pressure on prices. A recent report showed how harvest activity across the ... Read More The post Global Cherry Markets Shift as Harvests Expand Across the Northern Hemisphere appeared first on AgNet West .

Managing swine health has become increasingly complex as producers face multiple diseases at the same time rather than isolated health events. A recent report highlighted the concept of dynamic pig health, with ... Read More The post Dynamic Pig Health Approach Helps Producers Manage Multiple Disease Challenges appeared first on AgNet West .

The new SPUR program is designed to strengthen America’s meat processing capacity by supporting small and medium-sized processors that play a critical role in the nation’s beef supply chain. A recent report highlighted ... Read More The post USDA’s SPUR Program Aims to Strengthen Small and Mid-Sized Meat Processors appeared first on AgNet West .

California’s walnut industry is entering the 2026 season with tremendous momentum. Strong crop quality, expanding export opportunities, growing domestic demand, and promising international trade negotiations are all combining to create ... Read More The post California Walnuts Eye Strong 2026 After Global Success appeared first on AgNet West .

Early Midwest Farms Evolved Beyond Survival As settlers established permanent farms across the American Midwest during the 1850s and 1860s, their priorities shifted from simply surviving on the frontier to ... Read More The post Midwest Barns Grew Alongside America’s Expanding Family Farms appeared first on AgNet West .

California business owners could face higher taxes under a newly approved state budget proposal, a move that is drawing criticism from some lawmakers. During a recent appearance on AgNet News Hour, California ... Read More The post California Assemblyman Criticizes Proposed Business Tax Increase appeared first on AgNet West .

The new FIELDS program is designed to strengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain by increasing domestic production and reducing costs for farmers. A recent report highlighted details from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins ... Read More The post USDA Launches FIELDS Program to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Production appeared first on AgNet West .

An unusually early growing season has California’s organic stone fruit industry watching closely to see how supplies will hold up through the remainder of the summer. A recent report highlighted concerns ... Read More The post Early Harvest Raises Questions About Organic Stone Fruit Supply appeared first on AgNet West .

California entrepreneur, farmer, and former gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti joined Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” for an in-depth conversation covering everything from California agriculture and water policy to election integrity, ... Read More The post Elaine Culotti Talks California Politics, Agriculture, Water, and the Future With The Ag Meter appeared first on AgNet West .

A Simple Conversation Sparked One of America’s Greatest Agricultural Innovations Innovation has always played a vital role in American agriculture, and few inventions transformed farming more dramatically than the cotton ... Read More The post How Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture appeared first on AgNet West .

The latest fresh fruit price outlook from USDA suggests consumers are likely to see relatively stable prices at the grocery store this year, even as growers continue to face pressure from weaker ... Read More The post Fresh Fruit Prices Expected to Remain Stable Despite Lower Farm Prices appeared first on AgNet West .

Finding enough reliable workers remains one of the biggest challenges facing American agriculture, and lawmakers are once again looking for solutions. A recent report highlighted the introduction of the Securing Agriculture’s ... Read More The post New Bill Aims to Address Agriculture’s Ongoing Labor Shortage appeared first on AgNet West .

The newly released Senate Farm Bill framework is receiving a positive response from the cattle industry, though producers say additional work remains before the legislation addresses several of their top priorities. A ... Read More The post Senate Farm Bill Framework Earns Support from Cattle Industry appeared first on AgNet West .

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” ... Read More The post California Commercial Fishing at a Crossroads: Lori French Shares the Challenges Facing Morro Bay’s Fleet appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized American Farming appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post Kern Oil Documentary Explores California’s Energy Future appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post America’s First Turnpike Helped Shape Agricultural Expansion appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post Farm Bureau Pushes Congress to Act on Labor and Farm Bill Priorities appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post USDA’s Fordyce Highlights SPUR Initiative, Screwworm Fight, and Historic Farm Support appeared first on AgNet West .

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, ... Read More The post How Early American Farmers Drove Westward Expansion appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post Daniel Holliday’s Windmill Revolutionized American Agriculture appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post Supreme Court Rules Federal Law Preempts Roundup Warning Claims appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post USDA Forecasts Smaller Sweet and Tart Cherry Crops Following Freeze Damage appeared first on AgNet West .