The U.S. is taking a firmer stance on trade policy as President Donald Trump announces a significant increase in steel import tariffs. Under the new proposal, tariffs would rise from…
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Champions U.S. Ag in Rome
…in the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to prioritize agricultural trade and ensure that U.S. producers are equipped to compete on the global stage. Stay tuned for more updates on American…
Trump Administration Invests to Revitalize U.S. Lumber Industry
The Trump administration is making a major move to boost America’s timber sector. According to Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, the USDA is injecting $200 million into U.S. timber production. The…
Fifth-Generation Farmer Stephanie Moreda Sounds Alarm on Land Grabs in California
…protections have been reversed under the Biden administration, accelerating the land grab issue. “If I were Trump, I’d take this as a personal affront,” Moreda said, pointing to the dismantling…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…does not affect tariffs on steel, aluminum, and imported automobiles. The Trump administration plans to appeal the decision. The panel expressed skepticism about the ruling’s long-term impact. In this segment,…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…Great. What about our water? You know, Trumpy Trump said, hey, we need to do two things. We want voter ID, and we want to turn the water back on….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…from mass firings and reorganizations, affecting 21 agencies and 15,000 positions. The Trump administration’s authority to reorganize without Congress’s approval is debated, with Speaker 1 confident in their legal standing….
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
…Avocado Commission is advocating for the restoration of inspection protocols to prevent contaminated fruit from entering U.S. markets. The organization is now urging the Trump administration to reinstate inspectors, emphasizing…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…Reyes during the second week of his campaign, pledging to work with federal partners to reverse the damaging agreements made during the Biden administration. Reclaiming Environmentalism Hilton framed farmers as…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…His book is available on Amazon and at bookstores. The Ag-Net News Hour hosts, Nick and Lorrie discuss the California avocado industry’s request to President Trump for inspectors to prevent…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…Trump administration to reinstate inspectors, emphasizing the necessity of oversight to protect consumers and safeguard agricultural interests. Without proper inspections, the risk of infested avocados reaching grocery stores and households…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…made under the Trump administration to protect farmers from these exact legal tactics. Executive orders put in place to block environmental overreach were reversed by the Biden administration, paving the…
Rollins: “To Make America Healthy Again, We Must Make Agriculture Great Again”
…improve upon these outcomes,” she added. Speaking alongside Secretary Kennedy and other leaders, Rollins credited former President Donald J. Trump for his leadership and vision. “Under the leadership of the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…passage of President Trump’s budget reconciliation bill, which includes Farm Bill improvements and cuts to social programs. The bill, dubbed “The One Big Beautiful Bill,” cuts taxes by $3.78 billion…