MAHA Moves to Fruits and Vegetables, Kern County’s Kirschenmen Enterprises In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill bring you the latest …
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
Trump Administration Shuts Down Regional Food Business Centers Supporting Small Farms In a major shift in federal agricultural policy, the Trump administration has announced the termination of 12 Regional Food …
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
Strengthening Beef Security: USDA Unveils National Protection Strategy U.S. cattle producers are welcoming a major announcement from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, who recently unveiled a new national plan aimed …
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
New U.S.-Indonesia Trade Agreement Opens Doors for American Agriculture President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping trade agreement with Indonesia, marking a major milestone in strengthening economic ties between the …
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
Democratic Senators Oppose Preemption of State Animal Welfare Laws A coalition of 32 Democratic U.S. Senators has sent a formal letter to the leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee, voicing …
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
Importance of Irrigation Systems Maintenance in Agriculture When it comes to irrigation efficiency and soil health, regular maintenance of irrigation systems is essential—especially flushing. According to Cory Broad, Agronomic Sales …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
AgNet News Hour: Connecting California Farming with the Future On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a powerful blend of …
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
USDA Launches New Aid Program for Disaster-Stricken Farmers and Ranchers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially opened the sign-up period for its new Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, aimed …
California Farm Bureau Awards 2025 Scholarships
Supporting the Future of Agriculture The California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation has awarded multiple scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and related trades. Curt & Joan Moran Scholarship Caroline …
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Delays in U.S. Nut Shipments to India Amid Pending Trade Deal A growing cloud of uncertainty over a proposed trade agreement between the United States and India is causing significant …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
Nick Foglio Sounds Off on Farming Challenges and Solutions in California On today’s AgNet News Hour, we wrap up a powerful two-part conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, whose …
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
Rising Avocado Demand Sparks Scrutiny Over Import Practices As avocado consumption continues to surge across the United States, questions about the sustainability of imported avocados are becoming increasingly urgent. A …
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
U.S. Imposes 17% Duty After Talks Break Down The U.S. government has officially implemented a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico after negotiations to prevent the tariff …
R-CALF Urges Action on Screwworm Near Border
Persistent Threat Prompts Industry Warning The New World Screwworm (NWS), a serious livestock pest found in Mexico, continues to threaten the U.S. cattle industry as it moves closer to the …