…concerns over the mounting burdens California’s agricultural producers face. “Right now, farmers are making less than they did during the Great Depression,” he said, adding that while Hollywood received a…
Ethanol Production Nears Full Capacity in U.S.
…U.S. Dan O’Brien, an agricultural economist at Kansas State University, adds context to the current production landscape. He reports that U.S. ethanol production capacity reached about 70.7 billion gallons annually…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
Nationwide Survey to Shed Light on Specialty Mushroom Sector The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has launched a new nationwide survey…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
May Sees Modest Agricultural Price Increases Despite Rising Farm Costs In May, the United States experienced a modest but notable increase in agricultural output, with both crop and livestock production…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-04-25
…Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a heartfelt, patriotic show that honors not just America’s 249th birthday—but also the agricultural roots that helped build it. From the founding fathers to modern-day…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…the USDA’s broader commitment to strengthening the specialty crop sector—a vital component of the U.S. agricultural economy and a key contributor to national nutrition and food security. By helping farmers…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently hosted a high-level agricultural trade delegation from Morocco, marking a significant step in deepening U.S.–Moroccan relations in food and agriculture. Coordinated in partnership…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
The recent closure of the Spreckels Sugar Plant in Imperial Valley is sending ripples through the region’s agricultural economy. Andrew Leimgruber of Leimgruber Farms, a diversified grower in the area,…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Farming Worldwide
From Patented Innovation to Global Agricultural Impact In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal figure in farming innovation—James Oliver. James Oliver’s Chilled Plow…
Farming with Less Water: Leimgruber’s “Crop per Drop” Success
…Leimgruber In a conversation with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, Leimgruber described how he’s adopted every possible efficiency to stretch each gallon of water. Adapting to California’s Agricultural Limits From…
Pierce’s Disease Program Extended to 2031
…not only a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural economy, but also a globally recognized cultural asset. Programs like the Pierce’s Disease Control Program are essential to preserving that reputation. Continued…
Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration
…most enduring and ingenious agricultural systems brought to the New World—the Three Sisters. Early settlers adopted this ancient Native American farming method, where corn, beans, and squash were grown together…
Manuel Cunha: Work Permits Key for Ag Workforce
…Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which allowed agricultural workers to legalize their status without leaving the country. He believes a similar approach is not only possible but urgently…
Avocado Markets Shift Amid Rising U.S. Shipments and Holiday Demand
…these fluctuations. Peru continues to lead the European avocado supply chain. While exports slightly declined compared to the previous week, they remain well above last year’s levels, reaffirming Peru’s dominance…