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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 ... Read More The post Pork Producers Push Back Against Proposition 12 Misinformation Claims appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post Crops That Shaped Early America: How Native and European Agriculture Built a Nation appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post State Fairs: A Tradition Rooted in Agricultural Competition appeared first on AgNet West .

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 ... Read More The post USDA Invests $105 Million in New World Screwworm Research and Response Effort appeared first on AgNet West .

Strawberry growers in California’s key Salinas-Watsonville growing region are seeing improvements in fruit quality after weather-related challenges earlier in the season, but market conditions remain difficult. A recent report highlighted how ... Read More The post Salinas-Watsonville Strawberry Quality Improves as Growers Reach Peak Production appeared first on AgNet West .

Nearly a Century of Farming Excellence Meets Modern Agricultural Challenges When it comes to California tree fruit and blueberries, few voices carry as much weight as Daniel Jackson, President of ... Read More The post Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms, Blueberries, Water, and California Agriculture’s Future appeared first on AgNet West .

The Rise of Cotton in Early American Agriculture Cotton has played a pivotal role in shaping the history of American agriculture, becoming one of the nation’s most influential and economically ... Read More The post Cotton’s Early Roots in America: From Columbus to the Cotton Gin appeared first on AgNet West .

Recent announcements from JBS USA regarding the closure of two facilities in Pennsylvania and Tennessee are fueling broader discussions about the future of U.S. beef processing capacity and cattle herd ... Read More The post Beef Industry Faces Questions as Processing Capacity Shifts and Herd Expansion Looms appeared first on AgNet West .

The latest U.S. cotton crop progress report shows planting activity moving steadily forward across much of the country, although weather-related delays continue to affect some key production areas. During a ... Read More The post U.S. Cotton Crop Progress Continues Despite Delays in Texas appeared first on AgNet West .

California specialty crop businesses looking to expand their international reach now have access to a new training opportunity designed to help them move beyond basic export readiness. A recent report highlighted ... Read More The post New Export Accelerator Program Aims to Help California Specialty Crop Companies Grow Globally appeared first on AgNet West .

For more than a century, the Massey name has been synonymous with agricultural innovation. From its beginnings as a manufacturer of threshing machines to becoming one of the most recognizable ... Read More The post From Massey-Harris to Massey Ferguson: The Evolution of an Agricultural Icon appeared first on AgNet West .

A proposed provision in the House Farm Bill is generating discussion among agricultural organizations, school nutrition professionals and food policy advocates. The measure would limit schools’ ability to purchase certain imported ... Read More The post Farm Bill Proposal Sparks Debate Over Imported Foods in School Meals appeared first on AgNet West .

Several leading produce companies have joined together to advocate for the preservation of tariff-free agricultural trade across North America. A recent report highlighted the formation of the Produce Coalition for the ... Read More The post Produce Industry Coalition Forms to Defend USMCA Trade Benefits appeared first on AgNet West .

Small and very small meat processors make up the vast majority of federally inspected meat and poultry facilities in the United States, and USDA is introducing a new initiative aimed ... Read More The post USDA Launches Action Plan to Support Small Meat Processors appeared first on AgNet West .

As agriculture continues to navigate economic challenges, policy uncertainty, labor concerns, and emerging livestock threats, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) remains focused on advocating for farmers and ranchers while ... Read More The post American Farm Bureau’s Bailey Corwine on Farm Policy, Mental Health, Leadership, and Agriculture’s Future appeared first on AgNet West .

The Early Roots of a Farm Equipment Giant The history of modern agricultural machinery is filled with innovators who transformed farming from labor-intensive work into a more efficient and productive ... Read More The post From Threshers to Tractors: The Origins of Massey-Harris appeared first on AgNet West .

Support for specialty crop producers was a key topic during a recent discussion between California Senator Adam Schiff and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. The conversation focused on the challenges facing ... Read More The post Senator Schiff Pushes for Expanded Support for Specialty Crop Growers appeared first on AgNet West .

The California strawberry season has taken an unusual turn in 2026 as shifting weather patterns disrupted normal production timelines across the state. During a recent appearance on AgNet News Hour, Driscoll’s CEO ... Read More The post Unusual Weather Patterns Reshape California Strawberry Season appeared first on AgNet West .

The return of the New World Screwworm to Texas has become one of the biggest agricultural stories of 2026, raising concerns among livestock producers, pet owners, and consumers across the ... Read More The post Texas Battles the Return of the New World Screwworm: Texas Farm Bureau’s Gary Joiner Shares the Latest with the Ag Meter Nick Papagni appeared first on AgNet West .

The Windmill’s Enduring Role in American Agriculture For centuries, windmills have played a vital role in agricultural production around the world. Long before electricity reached rural communities, farmers relied on ... Read More The post Windmills and American Agriculture: Powering Farms Across Generations appeared first on AgNet West .

As wildfire concerns continue to shape vineyard management decisions across the western United States, researchers and industry leaders gathered at the 2026 Smoke Summit to share the latest information on ... Read More The post Smoke Summit Highlights New Research and Tools for Wine Grape Growers appeared first on AgNet West .

Momentum appears to be building for a new farm bill as congressional agriculture leaders report progress in negotiations aimed at updating federal farm policy. A recent report highlighted renewed optimism from ... Read More The post Senate Agriculture Leaders Signal Progress on Long-Awaited Farm Bill appeared first on AgNet West .

California residents, growers, conservation professionals and pollinator advocates will have an opportunity to learn more about pollinator habitat efforts during a special webinar planned as part of Pollinator Week. A ... Read More The post Pollinator Week Webinar to Highlight California Habitat Projects appeared first on AgNet West .

The future of agriculture is growing stronger every day, and few organizations demonstrate that better than the National FFA Organization. In a recent conversation with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, ... Read More The post FFA Surpasses One Million Members: Kristy Meyer Shares Why the Future of Agriculture Is Bright appeared first on AgNet West .