The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services are coordinating on an updated review of glyphosate, with the assessment expected to be completed early next year. …
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options for Organic Stone Fruit Growers
Organic stone fruit growers will have more flexibility in managing crop risk beginning with the 2027 crop year, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture expands its crop insurance options for …
More Beef Imports Have Not Lowered Ground Beef Prices
More beef imports have not yet translated into lower ground beef prices for consumers, according to an American Farm Bureau Federation analysis tracking grocery stores across the country. The analysis …
Jason Giannelli: California Water, Farming and the Next Generation
California agriculture is facing a complicated mix of water shortages, rising fuel costs, regulatory pressure, labor challenges and rapid technological change. For fourth-generation Kern County farmer Jason Giannelli, those challenges …
Specialty Crop Leaders Push for Trade, Food Safety and Farm Bill Changes
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dave Puglia, president and CEO of Western Growers, joined the show from the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association convention to discuss …
Rural Electrification Transforms American Agriculture
Bringing Electricity to Rural America In the early 1930s, electricity was still a luxury for most rural American families. Roughly nine out of every 10 rural homes were without electric …
RanchBot Brings Real-Time Water Monitoring to Agriculture
Water management is becoming one of the biggest challenges facing farmers and ranchers across the United States, and RanchBot CEO Andrew Coppin believes better data can help producers make smarter …
FELS Helps California Farmers Navigate Labor Compliance
California farmers, ranchers and dairymen face an increasingly complicated landscape of labor laws, workplace safety requirements, pesticide regulations, wage-and-hour rules and other compliance issues. For agricultural employers trying to keep …
Retractable Roof Systems Offer Weather Protection for High-Value Crops
As weather becomes more unpredictable, retractable roof systems are gaining attention as a potential tool for protecting high-value crops. Cravo Equipment Ltd. is expanding its technology beyond traditional greenhouse applications …
Warm Spring Cuts California Pistachio and Almond Yields
Warm spring conditions are taking a toll on California’s pistachio and almond crops, with growers reporting lower-than-expected yields across both commodities. John Duarte of Duarte Nurseries says the pistachio crop …
Why Good Food Gets Left Behind
This episode of Voices of the Valley takes a closer look at an often-overlooked part of the food system: food loss on the farm. Join Western Growers’ Jeana Cadby as …
Farm Loan Changes Aim to Improve Access for Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making several changes to its farm loan programs as farmers navigate tighter margins and increased demand for credit. Danny Munch, an economist with the …
California Water, Farming and Ag Technology in Focus
California agriculture takes center stage in the latest AgNet NewsHour, as Nick Papagni, the Ag Meter, talks with fourth-generation Bakersfield farmer Jason Giannelli and Patrick Williams of SkySense about some …
The Story Behind Ralston Purina’s Famous Checkerboard Logo
The checkerboard logo associated with Ralston Purina is one of the most recognizable symbols in American agriculture. Its origins date back to 1904, when company founder William Danforth adopted the …