Michael Jameson from Morada Produce who packs over 2.2 million boxes of cherries talking about the cherry market. If you go back 25 years ago, the average retailer had about …
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
Specialty crop producers across the U.S. will receive a second round of financial support from the USDA this week. The payment, part of the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) …
Sewage Problem Issue in Mexico
Supervisor, Jim Desmond from Southern California talking about the huge sewage problem in Tijuana Mexico. Millions of gallons of raw sewage are pouring into the United States from Tijuana — …
Unique Ag Trade Mission
May’s USDA-led Ag Trade Mission to Hong Kong is expected to offer unique opportunities for delegates to build new and expand existing market opportunities. Rod Bain has details. Sponsored ContentUnlock …
Spreckels Sugar Plant in Brawley California to Close
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 …
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 ContentUnlock Dairy Cow …
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 …
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact on Agricultural Industry
The conversation discusses the potential impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the agricultural industry. Specifically, it addresses the estate tax provisions that are set to revert …
Application Process for USDA Ag Trade Promotion Programs Underway
Interested parties seeking funding for agricultural trade promotion through one or more of USDA’s programs have until early June to apply. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success …
American Agriculture History Minute: Exports Boom Early Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In New York State, the fur pelt export trade to Europe flourished in the early 1700s and added additional wealth to …