The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a survey of approximately 1,500 cattle operations in California to provide current measures of U.S. cattle inventories. It will released on …
Weed Killer Paraquat Linked Potentially to Thyroid Disease and Birth Defects
California’s pesticide regulators have linked the weed killer paraquat to potential thyroid disease and birth defects, though no direct link to Parkinson’s disease has been established. This preliminary report review …
December Drought Areas
Drought continues to be an issue around the nation. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states where notable extreme and – or exceptional drought coverage is reported for the period …
American Agriculture History Minute: Pushing Across the Appalachians
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. As early settlers pushed across the Appalachians, many assumed that they continued on westward through the plains and on to California …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-06-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss key agricultural issues anticipated for 2025. The conversation explores rising input …
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has rolled out a new H5N1 Monitoring Program aimed at eradicating the virus from U.S. dairy herds. While the effort is broadly supported, questions …
Free Plant-Cutting Sharing Event Coming Up
The South Orange County Chapter of California Rare Fruit Growers is hosting a free plant-cutting sharing event on February 8 at the Irvine Great Park, asking attendees to bring cuttings …
AFBF Acknowledges Challenges Ahead
Joe Gilson from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) acknowledges the challenges ahead, noting the complexity of the farm bill with its 12 titles, which could cause delays in Congress. …
East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Appears More Likely
With less than a month remaining before the International Longshoremen’s Association’s (ILA) contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expires, shippers are increasingly concerned about the likelihood of a strike. According …
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
A recent report shows a small uptick in H-2A program usage for fiscal year 2024, suggesting that farmers and ranchers continue to rely on temporary workers. According to the Department …
Fertilizer Prices Mixed
As 2024 concludes, fertilizer prices are mixed, with Potash, UAN, and UAN costing more, while DAP, Urea, and MAP remain less expensive. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine Expanded
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) expanded the Sweet Orange Scab (SOS) quarantine in Orange County. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri River’s Contribution to American Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The Missouri River is a big part of American agriculture history. You can imagine early settlers after finally crossing the Mississippi …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-03-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the looming threat of port strikes on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast, …