Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” discuss tariffs on global markets. Southern California faces …
April Designated as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month
The USDA has designated April 2025 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month to highlight the importance of citizen-driven strategies in protecting crops. The campaign emphasizes four key actions: …
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri has released its 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook. The report highlights a mixed financial picture for American …
Latest Crops and Commodities in Drought
Not much change was recorded in the U.S. Drought Monitor from the previous month, however, notable month-over-month differences appeared by region. Shrinking drought coverage for corn and soybean growing areas reflects …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, The AgMeter,” hosts of the Ag Net News Hour , discussed recent severe weather in …
U.S. Beekeepers Report Record Colony Losses, Raising Alarm for Farmers
U.S. beekeepers lost a record 1.6 million honeybee colonies between June 2024 and March 2025, according to new data released April 3. Commercial beekeepers were hit hardest, losing 62% of …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the recent …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the latest …
More Corn Expected to be Planted This Year
USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report for this season indicates a rise in corn acreages planted from the previous year, but what is the forecast for plantings of other Spring crops? Rod …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing California’s Assembly …
CDPR Introduces Spray Days California
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has introduced Spray Days California, a novel statewide system providing transparent notifications about the use of restricted material pesticides. This system offers online …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” discuss the Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act …
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. …
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 …