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From plastic packaging mandates and water shortages to rodent damage, cotton production, and the upcoming California governor’s race, Roger Isom says the future of agriculture depends on the decisions being ... Read More The post California Agriculture Faces Mounting Pressure: Roger Isom Sounds the Alarm on Regulations, Water, and the Future of Farming appeared first on AgNet West .

USDA is continuing its effort to strengthen America’s meat processing infrastructure with the launch of Phase Four of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. A recent report highlighted the latest phase ... Read More The post USDA Launches Phase Four of Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program appeared first on AgNet West .

District 8 Assemblyman David Tangipa joins “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni to discuss California’s latest budget, proposed taxes, government accountability, water, agriculture, public safety, and why he believes the Central ... Read More The post David Tangipa Warns of New California Taxes, Government Overreach, and Threats to Agriculture appeared first on AgNet West .

Abe Isaak Shares Expert Advice on Managing Heat Stress, Sodium, and Crop Nutrition As California enters the hottest months of the growing season, orchard and specialty crop growers face one ... Read More The post How Proactive Nutrition Helps California Growers Beat Summer Heat appeared first on AgNet West .

In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Western Growers‘ Taylor Lauson sits down with Michelle Paul, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, to break down one of ... Read More The post The Water It Takes To Grow Your Food appeared first on AgNet West .

Competition Reshapes the Tractor Industry The early 20th century was a period of rapid growth and fierce competition within the agricultural machinery industry. As farmers across North America increasingly relied ... Read More The post The Rise and Consolidation of Oliver Farm Equipment appeared first on AgNet West .

Legacy, Marketing, and Consumer Trends Will Determine the Future of California Wine For California’s wine industry, the road to recovery won’t be quick—but it is possible. That was the message ... Read More The post California Wine Industry Faces Defining Moment, Says Consultant Nicholas Karavidas appeared first on AgNet West .

James Oliver’s Innovation Changed American Farming The history of agricultural mechanization in the United States is filled with innovators whose inventions helped farmers work more efficiently and productively. Among those ... Read More The post From Chilled Plows to Tractors: The Legacy of Oliver Farm Equipment appeared first on AgNet West .

The release of a long-awaited Senate Farm Bill draft marks another step toward updating the nation’s agricultural policy. A recent report highlighted key provisions included in the nearly 900-page discussion draft released by ... Read More The post Senate Farm Bill Draft Advances with New Support for Agriculture appeared first on AgNet West .

California’s almond industry is looking at another solid harvest in 2026, though growers are unlikely to see a record-breaking crop. During a recent appearance on AgNet News Hour, Steve Malanca, field ... Read More The post Almond Forecast Points to Crop Similar to Last Year, Water Remains Top Concern appeared first on AgNet West .

The recent decision to expand federal grazing opportunities on public lands has sparked discussion across the agricultural community, with livestock organizations praising the move and environmental groups voicing concerns. A recent report highlighted ... Read More The post Ranchers Highlight Conservation Benefits of Expanded Federal Grazing appeared first on AgNet West .

The Innovation That Changed Farming When many people hear the name Oliver, they immediately think of the iconic Oliver tractors that first entered production in 1929. However, the Oliver legacy ... Read More The post James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Agriculture Worldwide appeared first on AgNet West .

American agriculture has been built upon generations of innovation, adaptation, and stewardship of the land. Among the earliest and most effective farming techniques practiced in North America was a planting ... Read More The post The Three Sisters: An Ancient Farming Method That Helped Shape American Agriculture appeared first on AgNet West .

California Wine Industry Faces Challenges, But Allied Grape Growers Looks Ahead with Confidence California’s wine grape industry is navigating one of the most difficult periods in decades, but according to ... Read More The post Allied Grape Growers at 75: Jeff Bitter Talks Survival, Wine Trends, and California’s Future appeared first on AgNet West .

California lawmakers are urging USDA to provide emergency assistance as the glassy-winged sharpshooter continues to spread across the state, threatening vineyards and other high-value specialty crops. A recent report highlighted a bipartisan effort ... Read More The post California Lawmakers Seek Emergency Funding to Fight Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter appeared first on AgNet West .

California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is proposing a sweeping update to the state’s pesticide enforcement system, with changes designed to increase penalties for serious violations and improve enforcement consistency ... Read More The post California Proposes Stronger Pesticide Enforcement Rules appeared first on AgNet West .

New guidance for the federal 45Z tax credit is expected to provide greater clarity for biofuel producers while creating new opportunities for farmers supplying renewable fuel feedstocks. A recent report highlighted long-awaited updates ... Read More The post DOE Updates 45Z Tax Credit Rules to Support Biofuel Feedstocks appeared first on AgNet West .

How One Scientist Changed Farming in the South As American agriculture expanded southward from the Carolinas into what are now Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, farmers faced both opportunity and uncertainty. ... Read More The post George Washington Carver: The Innovator Who Helped Transform Southern Agriculture appeared first on AgNet West .

The ongoing debate over gray wolf protections under the Endangered Species Act continues to be a major issue for ranchers across the western United States. A recent report highlighted concerns from ... Read More The post Gray Wolf Populations Remain a Growing Concern for Western Cattle Producers appeared first on AgNet West .

Consumer demand for lamb remains resilient despite ongoing price increases, according to the latest retail sales data. A recent report highlighted new analysis from the American Lamb Board showing strong growth ... Read More The post Retail Lamb Sales Climb as Consumers Continue to Pay Higher Prices appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post California Blueberry Season Falls Short of Early Record Expectations appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post California Cherry Industry Suffers Historic Losses After Devastating 2026 Season appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post Michael Kelly and the Forgotten Story of Barbed Wire appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post Applications Open for 2026 Real California Milk Accelerator appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post California Wine Labeling Bill Gains Momentum Amid Industry Debate appeared first on AgNet West .