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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-20-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this can’t-miss episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and co-host Josh McGill take listeners on …
Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups
Reservoir Farms, an agricultural technology incubator based in California’s Salinas Valley, has opened applications for its inaugural cohort of 12 startups. The initiative is designed to foster innovation in specialty …
Avocados and Saving Water
Ag Net West, Josh McGill, has a story on avocados and saving water. A new study from Southern California could help avocado growers save both water and money in San …
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the origins of Valley Irrigation. In 1946, Robert Doherty identified an opportunity in a small manufacturing company near Valley, Nebraska. He …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” open today’s show talking about key …
Cattle Market Currently Navigating Uncharted Territory
The cattle market is currently navigating uncharted territory, with record-breaking prices and unprecedented numbers. Market analyst Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net explains the factors driving this trend and what cattle producers …