The 10th annual San Joaquin Valley olive oil competition is now accepting entries from California commercial producers for both extra virgin and flavored olive oils, made from their most recent …
American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Growing corn was one thing in American agriculture history, but harvesting it, certainly another. Imagine doing the job by hand. No …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down One Percent
USDA’s first Cattle on Feed Report for 2025 shows the trend of a shrinking cattle inventory continues from 2024. Rusty Halvorson has the story. USDA’s first Cattle on Feed Report for the …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-29-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss President Trump’s recent order to …
American Agriculture History Minute: Centerpiece of Family Farms
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Barns were and are a centerpiece of family farms as settlers continued across the heartland. One of the largest barns in …
Rollins Emphasized Priority to Disburse Disaster Assistance to Farmers, Supports Mass Deportation Policies
At a recent confirmation hearing, President Trump’s nominee for USDA Secretary, Brooke Rollins, emphasized her priority to disburse $10 billion in disaster assistance to farmers, approved by the Biden administration. …
Tomato Processors Anticipate a Decrease in Contracted Tons for 2025
West California’s tomato processors anticipate a 10% decrease in contracted tons for 2025, totaling 10.2 million tons, based on a survey by the USDA’s Pacific Regional Office. This is down …
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
California almond growers continue to face increasing challenges with fungicide resistance, a persistent issue affecting the efficacy of disease management practices. Experts, including Katie Driver, Technical Services Manager for UPL …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-28-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss President Trump’s recent executive order on California water, aimed at aiding …
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
Speaking at the 2025 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention held this weekend in San Antonio, TX, AFBF president Zippy Duvall talked about the work the organization is doing when it …
California Avocado Growers Preparing for Largest Crop Since 2020
California avocado growers are preparing for their largest crop since 2020, with promotable volumes expected in late March and early May, and a comprehensive supply through the summer. This outlook …
Solano County Dept. of Ag Accepting Applications for the 2025 Ag PASS Program
The Solano County Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2025 Ag PASS Program, which trains and issues passes to commercial farmers, ranchers, ag processors, and horse stable operators …
American Agriculture History Minute: Future of Agriculture West of the Mississippi River
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. President Thomas Jefferson believed in the future of agriculture. In fact, he believed it to be the cornerstone to the success …
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
People’s Choice Pup also Recognized (AFBF/SAN ANTONIO, January 26, 2025) — Recognizing the vital role that four-legged friends often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog …