Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss various agricultural and economic updates. Nick …
WTNA Gearing Up for Two Major Events
The Western Tree Net Association (WTNA) is gearing up for two major events in the coming months. The first is a membership mixer, scheduled for May 12 from 5:00 to …
Latest Federal Dietary Guidelines being Developed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are working together to develop the latest federal dietary guidelines for 2025-2030. These guidelines aim …
New Tariff USA deal with UK
President Donald Trump talking about his first tariff deal with the UK. The deal includes millions of dollars of increased market access for American exports, especially in agriculture dramatically increasing …
Raisin Industry Will Never Look the Same
Mr. Raisin, Hall of Famer Kalem Barserian explains why raisins will be like the fig industry in the Central Valley very soon. You could look at the fig industries as …
Citrus vs. Tree Nuts
Mando Perez (PCA) the president, Kern County CAPCA, California Association of Pest Control Advisers says working with Citrus is much different than working with Tree Nuts. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
American Agriculture History Minute: National Western Stock Show Beginning
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The National Western Stock Show in Denver began in 1906. The horse show now among the largest in the world, more …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-09-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss the upcoming Mother’s Day weekend-highlighting the …
Senate Bill 628 Fails to Advance in Committee
Senate Bill 628, authored by California State Senator Shannon Grove, failed to advance in the state senate’s Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement Committee. The bill sought to establish a tax …
Coastal California Produce Faces Weather Challenges
Tim Lynch reports on The Produce News website that the roller coaster of spring temperatures is creating challenges for coastal California growers this May. Low pressure systems are bringing cool …
Agricultural Trade Remains Dynamic in Fruit Production and Distribution
The U.S. lemon supply is plentiful, but concerns remain about quality and storage, prompting imports to satisfy summer demand. Weather conditions worldwide could further challenge sourcing efforts. Meanwhile, the FDA …
U.S. Red Meat Exports Rise in March, Beef Hits Nine-Month High
U.S. red meat exports showed promising growth in March, with beef, pork, and lamb all trending higher compared to the same period last year, according to the latest USDA data …
Rollins with ECAP Disaster Component Update
The application process for the disaster assistance tranche of USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) is soon coming, according to the Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
American Agriculture History Minute: Irrigation Key to Great American Desert Farming
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Agriculture in what is now Colorado began taking shape in the early 1850s. Then Rocky Mountain News founder William N. Byers …