Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, recently visited Nebraska to discuss the Trump administration’s “Farmers First” policies, which aim to support small-scale farmers. She emphasized improving USDA …
Dangers of the Screwworm to Cattle Operations
Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins has suspended import to the U.S. southern border because of the issue with cattle and the screwworm. Rancher Tucker Brown from RAB Ranch talks about how …
California Table Grapes Off and Running
Ian Lemay, President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission says Coachella Valley started the 2025 season last week packing of the California table grapes through Riverside County, and …
Organic vs. the Weather
Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms and asking is this the perfect weather here in San Joaquin Valley for organic? “It’s a good time right now. Organic is …
American Agriculture History Minute: Rural Electrification Impact
Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, highlighting the significant transformation in rural American life during the 1930s. Mark notes that before 1930, over 90% of rural homes relied on …
May Means Strawberries – But Are Your Fields Ready?
On this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll returns to share urgent insights for Central Coast growers. From battling powdery mildew in strawberries and wine grapes to early intervention against …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Ag Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss the current state of agriculture, highlighting …
Soil in Organic is a Big Thing
Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms in Kingsburg California and how important is the soil growing organic products. We are looking at a different approach to organic soil, …
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the United States has been seamless this season. California’s blueberry harvest began two weeks ago, and thanks to …
California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports
Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter” talked with Ian LeMay, the President and CEO of the California Table Grape Commission. California table grapes have been averaging around 30% export. Nick asked …
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
Brooke Rollins, the USDA Secretary of Agriculture, recently visited Nebraska to highlight the Trump administration’s “Farmers First” policies, which aim to better support small farmers through improved customer service and …
Positive Tariff Update for California
News on the latest tariffs and some of it are positive developments with the impact of California farming sector, particularly fruits, nuts, and vegetables while challenges persist, good news for …
American Agriculture History Minute: Oregon’s Agricultural Leadership
Mark Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute, revealing that Oregon is known as the grass seed capital of the world, leading the nation in both grass seed and hazelnut …
California Needs New Water Plan
Jennifer Pierre, the general manager of the state water contractors has said the California water system was built long ago no longer works. We have severe droughts, flooding and atmospheric …