The Spreckels Sugar plant in Brawley California has been around since 1946 and is a big part of the community. They announced this week that the Brawley facility will be …
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agriculture Difficult in Kansas
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Early agriculture in what is now the state of Kansas was not easy. The government sent a young frontiersman to help. …
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
The Growing Edge is brought to you by Valent U.S.A.. Spring threats are heating up—and so should your orchard protection plan. In this episode of The Growing Edge, Todd Burkdoll …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” and Lorrie Boyer, the Ag Net News Hour hosts discussed recent updates on water issues …
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise Again in 2025
Family farm bankruptcies increased by 55% last year compared to 2023 and are trending even higher this year as farmers continue to grapple with depressed agricultural commodity prices and high …
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
China’s grain supply won’t be affected by a loss of U.S. feed grain and oilseed imports, thanks to abundantly available substitutes on the global market and sufficient reserves at home. …
Rollins Urges Mexico to Lift Restrictions to Combat the New World Screwworm
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has urged Mexico to lift restrictions on U.S. aircraft and waive duties on eradication equipment to combat the New World Screwworm. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Biofuel Trade Association Praises Decision on E15 Fuel
The Trump administration’s decision to grant a summer waiver for E15 fuel, a blend containing 15% ethanol, has been praised by the biofuel trade association Growth Energy. This waiver, fulfilling …
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
The California colored potato crop is on schedule with acreage similar to last year, expected to supply fresh potatoes through mid-July. The Pacific Northwest had a favorable growing season with …
Rise in Avocado Popularity
USDA’s latest look at avocados reveals trends that point towards growing consumer interest. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock …
American Agriculture History Minute: Allis Chalmers Company Beginning
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Edward P. Allis was an entrepreneur who in 1860 bought a bankrupt firm at a sheriff’s auction, the Reliance Works of …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour hosts, Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter” and Lorrie Boyer discussed the Yuba River Resilience Initiative, …
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
America urgently needs immigration reform to support U.S. farmers, Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford said Thursday. While farmers generally back President Trump’s economic agenda, Ford warned that labor shortages and …
Hemp Acreage Expands as Industry Gains Momentum
U.S. industrial hemp production surged in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a 40% increase over the previous year, according to the latest National Hemp Report. Planted acreage …