…ag communication. The Ag-Net News Hour hosts discuss the USA’s new lawfare complaint portal for farmers and ranchers, highlighting the case of Charles and Heather Maude in South Dakota. The…
Lawfare Portal for Farmers and Ranchers Launched
…family,” according to Rollins. The portal is for farmers and ranchers and those in agriculture only. Forms can be submitted anonymously, but it does limit USDA from contacting you for…
Almond Update: Almond Advocacy Messaging
…comes to mind often for me, is the work we’ve done in the stewardship and sustainability area. We have incredible data to be able to show water efficiency, the work…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…the Farm Service Agency. MASC does not apply to row crops or livestock, focusing solely on specialty crops marketed for commercial sale. The USDA says the effort supports farmers while…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agriculture Difficult in Kansas
Photocopy of Historic Photograph, Photographer and Date Unknown- EARLY AREA HOMESTEAD – Nicodemus Historic District, Nicodemus, Graham County, KS Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
…the makers of Quash® Fungicide. Talk to your PCA or visit valent.com/quash. Thanks for listening to The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., the makers of Quash® fungicide…
Produce Safety Rule Compliance for Large Farms Begins
…compliance by April 6, 2026, and very small farms by April 5, 2027. The rule addresses pre-harvest agricultural water used in growing activities that may come into contact with produce…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-25-25
…temporary agricultural workers, was also discussed. It involves complex processes, including labor certification and visa applications, to ensure a reliable workforce for growers. The Ag Net News Hour discussed the…
Death Taxes Loom as Threat to Family Farms
…the end of this year as more provisions expire. One of the most pressing concerns is the looming change to the estate tax. If Congress does not intervene, the current…
Voices of the Valley: The 411 on H-2A
…out more at WGA.com. Curious to know how America’s farms fill the jobs that are essential for our food supply? In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we dive…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
…for farming. The conversation shifted to personal experiences and stories with natural disasters, including earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes, and the challenges of live radio broadcasting. Nick and Lorrie then discussed…
USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board Sees Tariff Hits to US Meat Exports
…competition in other markets. And that’s increased competition from the likes of Brazil and the EU, supplying pork into those markets.” China also turned to Brazil this month for big…
Ocean Freight Rates Tick Up as Tariff Moves Shake Trade
…container, based on Freightos’ April 16 report. The shift comes as many U.S. importers, including those in agriculture, work to get ahead of new tariffs. Since November, shippers have been…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
…are facing due to President Trump’s shifting tariff policies and global market instability. Ma emphasized California’s major role in agriculture, noting the state grows over 400 commodities and exports more…