A USDA portal has been launched to record farmer claims related to unfair and politically motivated lawfare originating under the Biden administration. USDA Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, announced the…
California Orange Crop Update
Ripe oranges in plastic crate on market counter. Citrus fruit By serezniy/DepositPhotos image As for California Navel oranges, the supply, supply is extremely low. Growers expect the limited supplies to…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Mail Order Tractor Parts Business Begins
…store founded in 1939. We know it today as Tractor Supply Company. And, in January of 1959, Tractor Supply Company became publicly traded on the over-the-counter market and reached $10…
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Screwworm Control
…trade. Talks reportedly moved forward after U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warned that Mexican cattle imports could be restricted if action wasn’t taken. The screwworm, a parasitic fly, lays eggs…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
…conversation covers it all. Discover how disease pressure, irrigation, orchard density, and even neighboring crops can set the stage for outbreaks—and why timely, strategic fungicide applications like Quash® can be…
Voices of the Valley: The 411 on H-2A
…into the H-2A program, a vital but often misunderstood part of our agricultural workforce, with Western Growers Senior Vice President and Legal Counsel, Jason Resnick. Whether you’re new to the…
Rollins: Trump Pressed Trudeau on Dairy Trade, Calls Issue a Priority
…quotas. However, according to The Annenberg Public Policy Center, those numbers are misleading. It explains, “There are rates that high on the books, but they would only be charged if…
American Agriculture History Minute: Homestead Act of 1862
Act of May 20, 1862 (Homestead Act), Public Law 37-64 (12 STAT 392)-page 1 The U.S. National Archives, Public domain / via Wikimedia Commons image I’m Mark Oppold with an…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
…Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association, shared insights on growing varieties like Clementines, Page Mandarins, and Tangos, and the challenges of pest control and weather conditions. They emphasized…
Trump Administration Challenging California Governor’s Lawsuit Against Tariff Regime
…International Trade in New York. Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta are suing to block Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada, citing…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…composition. Almonds are rich in unsaturated fats, protein, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin E. The conversation also touched on the versatility of almonds, including almond milk and flavored almonds. Additionally,…
Ocean Freight Rates Tick Up as Tariff Moves Shake Trade
…week, as ongoing tariff changes out of Washington continue to impact global trade flows, according to Freightos. Freightos is an online platform that allows businesses to compare, book, and manage…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…S. McElroy, appointed by Trump, ruled that agencies cannot unilaterally alter funding granted by Congress. The ruling affects departments like USDA, EPA, and HUD, and orders them to release frozen…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…to California and touring their operation. The California citrus market is thriving, with Kings River Packing handling over 22 million boxes. The company faces challenges from tariffs, particularly in Canada,…