Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discuss the impact of heavy rainfall …
Threat of Tariffs on Imports Still on the Table
President Donald Trump suspended tariffs he imposed on Canada and Mexico, telling reporters the decision was to protect American farmers, but the threat of imposing tariffs is still on the …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discussed the raisin industry with Caleb …
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
China has hit back this week at Trump’s new tariffs with duties of its own, targeted at sensitive U.S. farm goods. The U.S.’s third-biggest Ag export market, China began imposing …
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
More than 300 agricultural, food, and environmental organizations have urged federal leaders to rely on sound science when evaluating products essential to farming and food production. The coalition sent a …
Women in Agribusiness Mission: Highlight and Empower Women in the Agribusiness Sector
Women in Agribusiness is an organization whose mission is to highlight and empower women in the agribusiness sector. The community spans from farm to retail, with an annual summit attracting …
American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1850, it’s estimated it took 75 to 90 labor hours to produce 100 bushels of corn, and that would take …
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening …
EPA to Revise Waters of the U.S. Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today they will work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deliver on President’s Trump’s promise to review the definition of “Waters of the …
CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork has awarded $750,000 in grants to seven projects to boost the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables, and …
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
The Coalition for Specialty Crop Innovation celebrates the bipartisan introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee Chairman …
Canada Investigating Potential Dumping of U.S. Renewable Diesel Imports
The Canadian government is investigating potential dumping of U.S. renewable diesel imports, which could undercut Canadian prices, following a complaint from Canada’s only renewable diesel producer, Tidewater Renewables Ltd. Sponsored …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Lorrie Boyer and Nick “The Pagmeter” discussed the challenges faced by young farmers and ranchers, highlighting the American Farm Bureau …
Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs
Despite President Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on Mexican imports for a month, duties on Canadian and Chinese goods remain in place, posing significant challenges for American farmers, ranchers, businesses, …