In a major policy announcement, USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled a new five-point food safety plan designed to enhance the safety of meat and poultry products in the …
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
The 2025 California table grape season is off to a strong start, beginning in the Coachella Valley and now picking up pace in the San Joaquin Valley. According to Ian …
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
Federal and State Leaders Convene in California’s Central Valley Josh Cook, the newly appointed Region 9 Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recently traveled to California’s Central Valley …
How Early Colonists Sent Letters Before the U.S. Postal System
Colonial Communication Before Post Offices In the early 1600s, communication between American colonists and their families back in Britain was a slow and uncertain process. Without an established postal system, …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
Dignity Act Gains Momentum as Organic Leader Stephen Paul Highlights Labor Realities On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill delivered a jam-packed episode featuring expert insights and …
Summer of Lamb Grill Off Heats Up Consumer Engagement
A Competitive Comeback for American Lamb’s Summer Campaign The American Lamb Board has officially relaunched its widely celebrated campaign—the Summer of Lamb Ventures Grill Off—for 2025. This year’s campaign introduces …
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
A Fresh Approach to Health Policy The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has launched a compelling new campaign advocating for fruits and vegetables as critical tools to improve public health, …
South African Growers Urge Tariff Relief for Citrus Exports to U.S.
Tariff Increase Sparks Concerns for South African Citrus Industry South Africa’s Citrus Growers Association is sounding the alarm over newly imposed U.S. tariffs that threaten the viability of their exports …
Watermelon Supply Surges in California, Arizona
Overlapping Regional Harvests Boost Supply Watermelon production in the U.S. is seeing a strong surge, particularly in Arizona and California, where output is well above average for this time of …
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
Celebrating 50 Years of Advocacy and Action The American Agri-Women (AAW), the nation’s largest women-led organization supporting agriculture, recently marked a milestone 50th anniversary with a strong presence in Washington, …
Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture
The Founding of America’s Postal System and Its Role in Agriculture In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold reflects on how early American infrastructure helped support agricultural …
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
A Refreshing Harvest and a Bright Outlook In a rare moment of seasonal reprieve, California’s Central Valley is enjoying cooler weather—and so are its farmers. Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
Table Grapes Shine This Season and Trade Talks Loom: Insights from the AgNet News Hour This Monday’s AgNet News Hour kicks off with sunshine, good vibes, and a full slate …
Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce
Republicans Call for Legal Workforce Solutions Amid Border Progress A group of Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House is calling on the Trump administration and the broader GOP to shift …