Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the case of Cory Garrett, …
World Rice Balance Sheets Update
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Dr. Mark Jekanowski explains the changes in both world and U .S. rice balance sheets this month. “Few changes this month in our rice outlook. …
USDA Forecasts Decline in Farm Income for 2024, Specialty Crops a Bright Spot
The USDA’s latest Farm Income Forecast indicates a challenging year ahead for many American farmers. Cash receipts for 2024 are projected to drop significantly for major crops like wheat, soybeans, …
Cotton is the Biggest Loser in 2024 Among Specialty Crops
USA chief economist Seth Meyers says most crops are projected to generate less income this year, but a few crops may buck that trend. “Even fruits and nuts a little …
Apple Genetic Collection Provides Avenues in Time
Present varieties, future cultivars, and past steeped in culture and history are all part of USDA’s apple genetic collection found in New York State. Rod Bain has the report. Sponsored ContentUnlock …
Watermelon Demand High
The U .S. watermelon category has experienced strong growth over the last year, with households across the country making an estimated $2.7 billion in fresh watermelon purchases. According to a …
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
As the United States transitions to a new administration in January, California’s agricultural sector is preparing for significant shifts in trade policy. Ron Baumgarten, a trade expert and former official …
New Funding to Protect California Strawberries from Harmful Pathogen
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $149,662 Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) to tackle a …
ROAR Grant Supports Research to Protect California’s Strawberry Crop
California, responsible for about 90% of the nation’s fresh strawberries, faces a significant threat from a new strain of the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae (Fof) fungus. The pathogen endangers …
Trouble Brewing for the Winter Wheat Crop
There’s trouble brewing for the winter wheat crop. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition StrategiesJune 2, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation from …
California Farm Linked to Onions in E. Coli Outbreak
The FDA, USDA FSIS, CDC, and state partners are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157 tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, with preliminary findings suggesting contaminated onions may be the …
Chiquita Ordered to Pay $38.3 Million in Wrongful Death Case
A federal judge entered judgment today against Chiquita Brands International, Inc. for $38.3 million, confirming a jury’s June 2024 verdict. The compensation is for the wrongful deaths of seven Colombian …
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced over $25 million in funding for eight projects under its new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative. The program, launched in January …
Integrating AI in Pest Management
A recent blog post from the CalPoly Strawberry Center highlights the innovative use of artificial general intelligence (AGI) in strawberry production, particularly in integrated pest management (IPM). The concept, referred …