Trump Administration Shuts Down Regional Food Business Centers Supporting Small Farms In a major shift in federal agricultural policy, the Trump administration has announced the termination of 12 Regional Food…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…to have a commitment from the entire Trump administration to work on ways to further protect us and better protect us will give us that confidence so we can continue…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
New U.S.-Indonesia Trade Agreement Opens Doors for American Agriculture President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping trade agreement with Indonesia, marking a major milestone in strengthening economic ties between the…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…under former President Donald Trump’s administration, with ongoing discussions now raising hopes for change. Ravindra Mehta, founding member of the Dry Nuts and Fruits Council of India, noted that both…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…is not connected to the broader 30% base tariff on Mexican and European Union products recently announced by former President Donald Trump. As the tariff takes effect, it adds another…
Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry
…reform. “It’s an uphill push,” he noted, though he remains hopeful that momentum will build around pending bills. The Administration’s Role and Mixed Messaging Hartwig pointed out that the Biden…
Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland
…of everyday Californians. He made it clear that his administration would prioritize protecting agriculture and local communities rather than enabling policies driven by lobbying groups. Bianco Blasts the Push for…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…California farmers get left behind. “Hollywood doesn’t need handouts,” he said. “They need government to get out of their way—just like our farmers do.” He said his administration would strip…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…heart of their advocacy is support for Executive Order 14181, originally issued under the Trump administration, which lays the groundwork for modernizing water management and increasing overall water deliveries statewide….
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
…optimism that the Trump administration’s support for traditional foods might bolster their case. With the former president’s emphasis on promoting “real” and “authentic” foods, ABI hopes that regulatory agencies will…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…give their takes on what this means for California farmers and national ag resilience. Also in today’s show: Tariff uncertainty continues to loom large as the Trump administration delays enforcement…
Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
…farmers. Lack of Competence in Governance In addition to what he calls policy extremism; Hilton claimed the current state administration is marked by sheer incompetence. “They can’t even get anything…
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
…marks a significant rhetorical pivot from Trump’s earlier strict deportation-first approach. By emphasizing employer oversight and continuity of food production, Trump now appears more aligned with economic pragmatism than zero-tolerance…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…property, encouraging investment in operational upgrades. A Win for Rural America President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law in the coming days, sealing what advocates call…