USA and China trade war caused by the US tariffs on agriculture goods, steel and aluminum. DepositPhotos image Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced USDA is issuing up…
California Walnut Board is Seeking Nominees
Image by Anna Armbrust from Pixabay The California Walnut Board, a marketing order program for walnuts produced in California, is seeking nominees to fill nine-member and nine alternate positions for…
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Bootheel Logging Industry Begins
Missouri Bootheel By Kbh3rd (talk)Incorporates Map_of_USA_MO.svg originally created by en: User: Wapcaplet – Own work with inclusion of Map_of_USA_MO.svg, CC BY-SA 3.0,/Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture…
IFPA Hosting an Event in Guadalajara, Mexico
…the event is open at freshproduce.com. Lorrie Boyer has the report. IFPA Hosting an Event in Guadalajara, Mexico Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
Courts Order Reinstatement of Workers Fired Under Trump Administration
…Agency, the Small Business Administration, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, must offer reinstatement to affected employees. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a statement confirming its compliance, saying, “The…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…90s to over $50 billion today. The Ag Net News Hour discussed a federal judge’s order to rehire thousands of probationary workers fired by the Trump administration, criticizing the administration’s…
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
…children of California’s vineyard and winery workers, helping them pursue higher education at trade schools, community colleges, and universities. The program is available to high school seniors or recent graduates…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Need to Report Damage
(CHICO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20) An atmospheric river extreme weather event causes the Sacramento River to flood nearby farmland in Chico, California. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools With recent storms hitting during…
Rollins Supports President Trump’s Border Security and Mass Deportation Policies
…program. She is also collaborating with the incoming Labor Secretary and Congress to address labor issues. The USA forecast predicts a 3.6% rise in labor costs, while other expenses may…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…November 18, 2025 – New board members seated at the HAB meeting For a complete election timeline and further details, visit HassAvocadoBoard.com/nominations. About the Hass Avocado Board The Hass Avocado Board…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer
…have a history of Alternaria in their orchards, they should take preventive measures even before symptoms appear.” Fungicides have traditionally been a key tool in combating Alternaria, but resistance to…
Agronomic Minute: Managing Shot Hole and Scab in Almond Orchards This Season
…timely fungicide applications to maintain orchard health. For additional information, growers can reach out to regional sales representatives or visit UPL’s website at uplcorp.com/us. By staying proactive and following recommended…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ferguson’s Three-Point Hitch Changes Agriculture
Image by photosergii@gmail.com/DepositPhotos I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Irishman Harry Ferguson is part of American Agriculture History. He’s credited with developing and patent the first hydraulic…
New Deadline Set for Farms, to File Beneficial Ownership Information with FinCEN
DepositPhotos image The US Treasury Department has set a new deadline for companies, including farms, to file their Beneficial Ownership Information with FinCEN by March 21, following a court order….