Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s Ag Net News Hour, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter,” discuss the impact of recent trade announcements …
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity Develops Early Farming Techniques
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnicity certainly has made a difference in agriculture history in the United States. German Americans brought with them practices and traditions …
Yuba Grower Named 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year
Gary Dodd has been named the 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year by Corteva Agriscience and Rice Farming Magazine. Dodd’s journey into agriculture began with a childhood interest in nature, …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” discuss tariffs on global markets. Southern California faces …
April Designated as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month
The USDA has designated April 2025 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month to highlight the importance of citizen-driven strategies in protecting crops. The campaign emphasizes four key actions: …
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri has released its 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook. The report highlights a mixed financial picture for American …
China Announces 34% Retaliatory Tariff on U.S. Goods
China’s Finance Ministry has announced a new 34% tariff on all U.S. imports, effective April 10. The move is a direct response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, …
California Prune Board Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices
The California Prune Board (CPB) is promoting sustainable farming practices through an educational marketing campaign, highlighting the state’s role as a leading producer of premium prunes. CPB represents 99% of …
Latest Crops and Commodities in Drought
Not much change was recorded in the U.S. Drought Monitor from the previous month, however, notable month-over-month differences appeared by region. Shrinking drought coverage for corn and soybean growing areas reflects …
American Agriculture History Minute: Fertilizer Invented
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. When one thinks of inventions that change the face of American agriculture, things like the steam engine, threshing machine, the cotton …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, The AgMeter,” hosts of the Ag Net News Hour , discussed recent severe weather in …
U.S. Beekeepers Report Record Colony Losses, Raising Alarm for Farmers
U.S. beekeepers lost a record 1.6 million honeybee colonies between June 2024 and March 2025, according to new data released April 3. Commercial beekeepers were hit hardest, losing 62% of …
U.S. Grapefruit Production Forecast
The U.S. grapefruit production forecast for 2024-2025 is 299 tons, the lowest since 1922, with declines in California and Florida but an expected 4% increase in Texas, which will account …
USDA Informs Employees of Impending Staff Cuts, Office Closings
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has informed over 100,000 employees of impending staff cuts, with offices potentially closing and employees needing to relocate to keep their jobs. Employees have …