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A proposed increase in Russian diesel supplies to the United States is drawing both support and criticism as high fuel costs continue to pressure farmers, ranchers and other industries that ... Read More The post Proposed Russian Diesel Supplies Draw Support and Criticism appeared first on AgNet West .

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting increased production for several non-orange citrus crops in the 2026 season, with lemons, tangerines and other citrus fruit expected to see gains compared ... Read More The post USDA Forecasts Higher U.S. Non-Orange Citrus Production appeared first on AgNet West .

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is urging livestock and poultry producers to remain vigilant against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as fall migration gets underway. With new detections continuing in ... Read More The post USDA Urges Livestock and Poultry Producers to Strengthen Bird Flu Biosecurity appeared first on AgNet West .

Wheat Boom During the Civil War Gives Way to a Market Collapse During the Civil War, strong wheat prices encouraged many American farmers to plant more of the crop. With ... Read More The post Post-Civil War Wheat Prices Push Farmers Toward Corn and Livestock appeared first on AgNet West .

Fred Hatch and the Early Farm Silo In 1873, Illinois farmer Fred Hatch developed what is believed to be one of America’s earliest variations of the modern farm silo, addressing ... Read More The post The Evolution of the Farm Silo Began in 1873 appeared first on AgNet West .

The iconic blue corduroy jacket worn by FFA members across the country has become one of the most recognizable symbols in American agriculture. But the tradition began nearly a century ... Read More The post How the FFA Blue Jacket Became an American Tradition appeared first on AgNet West .

California’s trucking industry is facing mounting pressure from rising diesel prices, insurance expenses, regulatory uncertainty and questions about the future of heavy-duty transportation. These challenges are particularly significant for agriculture, ... Read More The post California Trucking Faces Rising Fuel Costs and Regulations appeared first on AgNet West .

Grain Storage Becomes a Growing Challenge As grain production expanded across the American Midwest during the mid-1800s, farmers faced a growing problem: they were producing more grain than they could ... Read More The post William and Sam Cargill: The Beginning of a Grain Storage Legacy appeared first on AgNet West .

From Grain Production to Better Animal Nutrition As American agriculture expanded in the late 19th century, farmers continued looking for ways to improve the production and quality of grain. But ... Read More The post Ralston Purina: A New Era in American Animal Feed appeared first on AgNet West .

Fresno State Event Brings Agriculture, Families, Music and Food Together The fourth annual Whole Vine Festival is set for Saturday, October 24, at Fresno State, offering Central Valley families a ... Read More The post Whole Vine Festival Celebrates Central Valley Agriculture appeared first on AgNet West .

Immigration Brought Diverse Farming Traditions to America The story of American agriculture was shaped by more than fertile soil and abundant land. The people who settled the nation also brought ... Read More The post German Immigrants Shaped Early American Agriculture appeared first on AgNet West .

California agriculture is navigating a challenging combination of water shortages, labor concerns, regulations, trade uncertainty, rising costs and a rapidly changing technology landscape. On “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni sat ... Read More The post Dave Puglia on California Ag, Water, Labor and Automation appeared first on AgNet West .

Mike Jameson Discusses Walnut Markets, AI, Water and California Agriculture California’s walnut industry is entering a new season with promising quality but significant challenges in global markets, retail competition and ... Read More The post California Walnuts Face Global Challenges and New Opportunities appeared first on AgNet West .

Agriculture Drives America’s Early Economic Growth In the early 19th century, the U.S. economy remained primarily agricultural. Farming was central to daily life and economic development, with most families producing ... Read More The post American Agriculture History: Farming and Westward Expansion appeared first on AgNet West .

California farmers will have an opportunity to see groundwater recharge projects in action during a November 17 field day at the Fresno State Campus. The event, called “Recharge in Action: ... Read More The post Fresno State Field Day to Highlight Groundwater Recharge Options for Farmers appeared first on AgNet West .

Registration is open for the 34th annual Nutrient Management Conference, scheduled for October 28-29 at the Hilton Stockton in Stockton, California. The event will bring together agricultural professionals to discuss ... Read More The post 34th Annual Nutrient Management Conference Set for October in Stockton appeared first on AgNet West .

The USDA’s purchase of 28 million pounds of U.S. walnuts is providing a boost for the walnut industry, particularly as growers and handlers work to manage supplies and market lower-grade ... Read More The post USDA Walnut Purchase Provides Support for California Industry appeared first on AgNet West .

American Agriculture History Minute Examines Washington’s Enslaved Labor Force George Washington’s legacy in American agricultural history is closely connected to the institution of slavery. During his lifetime, Washington controlled a ... Read More The post George Washington’s Complicated Relationship With Slavery appeared first on AgNet West .

International Demand Helps Shape Colonial Farming Before 1720, agriculture in the mid-Atlantic colonies was largely based on small-scale farming operations. Many colonists relied on farming not only to feed their ... Read More The post Wheat Demand Transformed Mid-Atlantic Agriculture appeared first on AgNet West .

Nearly 100 Years of California Farming As pumpkin season gets into full swing, “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni sat down with Bryan Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons in ... Read More The post Van Groningen: California’s Pumpkin King Talks Farming, Family and the Future appeared first on AgNet West .

German and European Immigrants Shaped American Farming Ethnic groups played an important role in the development of early American agriculture, bringing different farming practices, traditions, skills, and experiences to the ... Read More The post Immigrants and the Growth of Early American Agriculture appeared first on AgNet West .

Smartphone vineyard mapping is giving growers a new way to create detailed, vine-by-vine maps using nothing more than a smartphone. VineIQ says its technology allows growers to walk through a vineyard ... Read More The post Smartphone Technology Creates Vine-by-Vine Vineyard Maps appeared first on AgNet West .

U.S.-China trade talks could provide a path toward resolving technical barriers affecting American meat exports, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. Recent discussions between the ... Read More The post U.S.-China Trade Talks Could Address Meat Export Barriers appeared first on AgNet West .

Railroads Opened New Paths for American Agriculture Railroads played a major role in transforming American agriculture and rural America as the nation expanded westward and communities became increasingly connected. What ... Read More The post Railroads Transform American Agriculture and Rural America appeared first on AgNet West .

Record diesel prices are putting pressure on U.S. farmers and truckers while prompting White House consideration of limits on diesel exports. The debate centers on whether keeping more diesel in ... Read More The post Record Diesel Prices Put Export Restrictions in Focus appeared first on AgNet West .