U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the USDA will release previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy for America Program, Empowering Rural America, and Powering Affordable Clean Energy initiatives. …
2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism
The 2025 California tomato season has commenced with optimism, as transplanting begins across the Central Valley. Improved water availability and investments in reservoir infrastructure are expected to support the growth …
Impact of the Clean Water Act on Landowners
Today’s report looks at the impact of the Clean Water Act on landowners since 1972 and the changes in the definition of “Waters of the US” under 14 different administrations. …
Progress Report on HPAI Prevention and Mitigation Strategy
The Agriculture Secretary recently provided the first progress report associated with USDA’s five-prong strategy to combat both High Path Avian Flu outbreaks in poultry flocks and higher egg prices. Rod …
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Established Among Farming Leading States
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Missouri has a proud agricultural tradition. In fact, the statue adorning the dome of the state capitol in Jefferson City, often …
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 …
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
Women are playing an increasingly vital role in California’s agriculture industry, with the state leading the nation in female-operated farms. A new analysis from Trace One reveals that 63.4% of …
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 …
Americans See Meat as Essential to a Healthy Diet
Meat sales reached a record $104.6 billion in 2024, with volume increasing by 2.3% from the previous year. On average, consumers buy meat more than once per week, keeping it …
US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth
The US organic market is experiencing significant growth, with a rise in consumer demand for high-value products like fresh berries, as evidenced by the $5.7 billion in organic imports in …
Factors Behind March Cattle on Feed Report
How do lower placements of cattle in feedlots for the month of February factor into USDA’s latest look at cattle inventory? Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
American Agriculture History Minute: Transitioning of the Midwest
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Between the Civil War and the end of World War II, the Midwest transitioned from a rural economy to an industrial …
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 …
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to halt $500 million in funding for food banks across the country, a move that has sparked criticism from lawmakers concerned about …