The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to halt $500 million in funding for food banks across the country, a move that has sparked criticism from lawmakers concerned about …
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) has launched an investigation into China’s dominance in maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding. As a result, the agency has proposed new measures, including fees of …
March Making Snow on Western Mountain Ranges
Several Western Mountain ranges note significant increases in snowpack over the month of March, increasing water equivalency levels for several parts of the region. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
California lawmakers Introduce Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act
A bipartisan group of California lawmakers have introduced the Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act. This Act would waive a restriction on producers who get 75% of their income from …
NCBA Weighs Opening WOTUS Request for Information
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) weighs in on the Trump Administration’s opening of the Waters of the US (WOTUS) Act request for information. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is seeking new board candidates with the election deadline set for April 1. Current board member, Justin Morehead, who has progressed from a work …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-27-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Nick Papagni, the “AgMeter” starts the show off with a feature interview on cherries with Morada Produce Company’s Michael Jameson. …
FDA Plans to Extend the Compliance Date for the Food Traceability Rule
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to extend the compliance date for the food traceability rule by 30 months to allow for better coordination across the supply chain, …
Appointments of FPAC Leadership, Bettencourt in NRCS Role
USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area now had leadership of its three agencies after recent appointments. Aubrey Bettencourt of California will serve as Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). …
Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade Missions
Development markets for U.S. farm and food goods are among the targeted destinations for USDA-led agricultural trade missions in 2025. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
American Agriculture History Minute: The Importance of St. Louis
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The importance of St. Louis when looking at the history of American agriculture cannot be overstated. With railroads just beginning to …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-26-25
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, “The AgMeter” discussed the hay market …
Senate Bill 353 Introduced to Extend Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil has introduced Senate Bill 353 to extend the Farm to Food Bank tax credit indefinitely, which currently offers a 15% tax incentive for farmers donating fresh food …
Details about ECAP
With sign-up underway for USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), what should eligible growers know about program logistics? Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …