President Donald Trump talking about his first tariff deal with the UK. The deal includes millions of dollars of increased market access for American exports, especially in agriculture dramatically increasing …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-09-25
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,” discuss the upcoming Mother’s Day weekend-highlighting the …
Senate Bill 628 Fails to Advance in Committee
Senate Bill 628, authored by California State Senator Shannon Grove, failed to advance in the state senate’s Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement Committee. The bill sought to establish a tax …
Coastal California Produce Faces Weather Challenges
Tim Lynch reports on The Produce News website that the roller coaster of spring temperatures is creating challenges for coastal California growers this May. Low pressure systems are bringing cool …
Agricultural Trade Remains Dynamic in Fruit Production and Distribution
The U.S. lemon supply is plentiful, but concerns remain about quality and storage, prompting imports to satisfy summer demand. Weather conditions worldwide could further challenge sourcing efforts. Meanwhile, the FDA …
Rollins with ECAP Disaster Component Update
The application process for the disaster assistance tranche of USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) is soon coming, according to the Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentGut Health for …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-08-25
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,” highlight the upcoming Mother’s Day by saying …
Government Offices Slatted to Close Affects Farmers
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to close the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office in Bakersfield, California, opting not to renew the lease. California is one of the largest …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The AgNet News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter,” discuss recent agricultural news, including weather patterns …
California Farmland Value Depreciating
California farmland value is not good. Nick Foglio from Foglio Commodities says farm ground is depreciating because 90% of the commodities you farm today don’t produce enough cash flow to …
U.S. Withdraws from Long-Standing Trade Agreement-Tomato Tariffs to Skyrocket
Starting in mid-July, tomatoes imported from Mexico will face a 17.09% tariff as the U.S. government withdraws from a long-standing trade agreement that previously regulated tomato imports. The decision aims …
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The AgNet News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discusses ongoing trade negotiations, highlighting progress between …
Plan to Boost American Timber and Mineral Production Affects California
President Trump is planning to boost American timber and mineral production which affects California. This plan could be huge for California. It means more logging which can create jobs and …
California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down
The US House of Representatives has voted 246 to 164 to end the Environmental Protection Agency waiver that federally approved California’s 2035 gas powered car ban. The vote paved the …