USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins supports President Trump’s border security and mass deportation policies despite concerns about labor shortages in the agricultural sector. Rollins assures farmers that the administration understands their …
UC Davis Launches Website and Video Series Titled “From Labs to Lives”
The University of California, Davis, has launched a website and video series titled “From Labs to Lives” to showcase federally funded research and its public benefits, highlighting potential consequences of …
USDA Ordered to Reinstate Over 5,000 Probationary Workers
An independent commission has ruled that thousands of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees terminated by the Trump administration must be reinstated, at least temporarily. The commission found that the …
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has officially opened nominations for its 2025 election cycle, inviting industry leaders to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the U.S. avocado …
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has extended the response deadline for the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties (CHS Instruction Sheet) to April 18, 2025. …
Rollins Expresses Optimism About Administration’s Efforts to Expand Market Access for Producers
Brooke Rollins, USDA Secretary of Agriculture, expressed optimism about the Trump administration’s efforts to expand market access for producers during a recent speech at the Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. …
Global Berry Demand Forecast
Global berry demand is forecast to increase in volume and value. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation
The U.S. agricultural sector has expressed strong concerns following the President’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Industry leaders warn that these measures could have significant repercussions …
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
New tariffs are raising concerns among agricultural leaders, and Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer didn’t hold back when addressing the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock earlier this week. Speaking …
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer testified before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry during the State of the Livestock Industry hearing, emphasizing the …
USDA Secretary Announces Aid Plan at Commodity Classic
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed farmers attending Commodity Classic in Denver earlier this week and outlined the USDA’s plan to distribute $30 billion in economic and disaster relief. She …
Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) continued its downward trend in February, marking the 17th decline in the past 18 months. The index, which measures the economic health of rural communities …
Congress Urged to Support American Growers
The International Fresh Produce Association is urging Congress to support American growers through bipartisan action to enhance food security and maintain U.S. leadership in fresh produce. Brett Erickson, Senior Vice …
Senate Bill 628 provides Tax Credit for Agricultural Employers
CA Senator Shannon Grove has proposed Senate Bill 628 to provide a tax credit for agricultural employers to cover overtime wages for farm workers, aiming to boost their earnings and …