…“It seriously took off like overnight,” she recalled. Ties to California Farming Beyond viral fame, Lex is immersed in California agriculture through her husband’s family business, Foglio Commodities. “Farmers are…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…and crops. While Josh looks forward to time on the water, Nick reminds us that this year’s ideal growing conditions have farmers thankful—at least for now. The feature interview today…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…Business Centers—a key initiative launched to support small farmers and local food enterprises across the United States. Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program A COVID-Era Initiative Designed for…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
…includes $4.5 billion in American agricultural exports, a boost to farmers and food producers across the U.S. A highlight of the pact is a commitment by the Indonesian Wheat Flour…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
…scratch, why storytelling is agriculture’s most underused tool, and how farmers can connect with modern consumers—especially young moms—through authenticity, recipes, and real-life moments. The episode also takes a deep dive…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
USDA Launches New Aid Program for Disaster-Stricken Farmers and Ranchers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially opened the sign-up period for its new Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, aimed…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…climate conditions. However, the South told a different story. Poor soil quality and inconsistent weather patterns made farming especially difficult. Many early Southern farmers eventually gave up, relocating their families…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…$4 billion in economic output annually. Water Efficiency and Innovation in Farming Farmers in Yuma are known for their remarkable efficiency in water use—a vital trait in a desert climate….
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
…signal a direct appeal to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities frustrated with what they see as overregulation. His platform centers on removing administrative barriers to productivity and prioritizing economic common…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…diminished, prompting farmers to become more efficient stewards of this vital resource. Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Andrew Leimgruber, a…
Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode”
…state’s political leadership. If elected, he says his agenda will prioritize the needs of farmers, rural families, and the industries that support them. “We’ve just had enough,” he concluded. Reporting…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…But beyond sweet fruit, he carries the weight of advocating for the state’s farmers in Sacramento and Washington, where he says “regulatory burdens have multiplied 12 to 14 times over…
Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland
…from farmers and industry advocates concerned about the long-term impact on California’s food production. Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland “A Rude Awakening” for Sacramento “If I win this election,…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…of working with lawmakers and executives at every level of government to enact swift and decisive measures that secure American land for American farmers. 2. Strengthening Agricultural Supply Chain Resilience…