Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Today’s guests include Ben Aneff, the president of the U. S. Wine Trade Alliance (USWTA) who discusses how tariffs can …
Pilot Project Points to “Food for Opportunity”
A USDA pilot program focuses on incorporation non-traditional commodities into its McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
California Dairies, Inc. Shuts Down Los Banos Facility
California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) announced the immediate closure of its Los Banos, California, manufacturing plant, impacting approximately 38 employees. “This was a difficult decision, one not made lightly,” said Brad …
Enrollment Opens for Rice Levee and Ag Corridors Program
The California Waterfowl Association (CWA) is accepting applications for its Rice Levee and Ag Corridors Program, which supports nesting habitats for birds like mallards, gadwalls, and pheasants. Funded by the …
Time Running Out for Farm Bill Passage
There’s not much time left to get a farm bill crafted and passed. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Urban Ag Acreage Reporting Adjustments
The Farm Service Agency recently adjusted reporting requirements for crop acreage to take vertical farming and other urban ag and innovative production practices into account. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored …
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
Yolo County recently hosted the latest installation of the FIRA (Forum for International Agricultural Robotics) event, which attracted over 1,000 attendees on its first day. This year’s event, now in …
Global Demand for Tree Nuts Shifts as Top Markets Drive Trade
Tree nut shipments, including almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, have grown steadily over the last decade, with trade concentrated among a few key markets. In 2023/24, the European Union led global …
Study Warns U.S.-China Trade War Could Harm Farmers and Boost Rivals
A new economic study warns that a renewed trade war between the U.S. and China could severely harm American farmers while benefiting Brazil and Argentina. The study, conducted by World …
Latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report
USDA’s latest topsoil moisture condition report reflects a dramatic increase in very-short to short ratings from the previous week, as well as levels not reached in two years. Rod Bain has …
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Project Investments
The Agriculture Secretary this week announced the latest in Regional Conservation Partnership Program project investments. Here’s Rod Bain. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
The third annual FIRA USA event, held at the Yolo County Fairgrounds, highlighted the latest innovations in agricultural robotics and automation. FIRA USA, which has become the largest ag-tech conference …
FSA Updates Loan Assistance Tool to Support Lenders
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has updated its Loan Assistance Tool (LAT) to better assist lenders with the loan application process. Originally designed to help farmers and ranchers streamline their …
American Agriculture History Minute: Tennessee Valley Authority Act Passes
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In the early 1930s, roughly 9 out of 10 rural homes were still without electric power. Farm families quickly learned to …