The USDA says inspections of corn and wheat were higher, while soybean assessments declined during the week ending on April 10. Corn inspections rose week to week, increasing to 1.83 …
American Agriculture History Minute: New Opportunities Opened in Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the American victory in the War of 1812, plus the building of canals and …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the current …
Thousands Accept Trump Buyouts at USDA
Thousands of workers have accepted the Trump administration’s buyout offers at the USDA. E & E News says employees who’ve seen the internal numbers at USDA say the count has …
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
The Farm Credit System says the U.S. economy entered 2025 with key indicators in favorable positions. However, expectations for first quarter growth have now declined after the administration change due …
Orange Production Expected to Rise
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports that U. S. orange production is expected to rise by 2% from March, with Florida’s production unchanged at 11.6 million boxes, down …
CDFA/OARS Allocates Grants Aimed at Reducing Methane Emissions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (CDFA/OARS) has allocated $24.82 million in grants to 30 projects aimed at reducing methane emissions. These projects, …
Quarterly Stocks and U.S. Commodity Balance Sheets
How did USDA’s recent Quarterly Grains and Rice Stocks forecast impact this month’s supply and demand estimates? Rod Bain tells us. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Built by Farmers
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. One-room schoolhouses are an important part of American agriculture history. Early settlers knew the importance of education since a large portion …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-15-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the impact …
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Dairy Access and Support Farmers
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) have introduced the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act, a bipartisan effort to expand access to dairy products for SNAP recipients while strengthening …
National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications
The National Sorghum Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 academic scholarships, aimed at college students pursuing degrees in agriculture. “The future of agriculture depends on strong, passionate leaders,” …
Bill to Ease Waste Reporting Rules for Nut Processors Advances
A bill aimed at easing state waste reporting requirements for certain agricultural businesses has cleared its first hurdle in the California Legislature. Assembly Bill 1046, introduced by Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet …
Rise in California’s Avocado Volume and Market Share
AvoBook reported a rise in California’s avocado volume and market share in the U.S., accompanied by a decrease in prices, particularly for smaller sizes. The U.S. and Europe showed significant …