…than 3,200 oil and gas leases in seven states. The Biden administration started work on the review four days before President Trump took office in January. E and E News…
American Agriculture History Minute: New Opportunities Opened in Agriculture
Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: New Opportunities Opened in Agriculture After the Louisiana…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Dairy Access and Support Farmers
…and helps farmers continue their essential work.” Marshall, a physician for over 20 years, emphasized the health benefits of whole milk. “Whole milk is a rich source of vital nutrients…
National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications
…Applications are open through June 1, 2025. More details are available at sorghumgrowers.com. National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…comes to exports. The discussion on the Ag Net News Hour in this segment, focused on the Trump administration’s proposal to impose port fees on Chinese ships entering US ports,…
Tree Nut Growers Prepare for New Water Rules Ahead of 2025 Deadline
…WTNA will soon release a pre-harvest water assessment template tailored to tree nut operations. More workshops are planned in the coming months as growers work to comply with the 2025…
Canadian Manufacturers Say Tariffs Are Undermining North American Industry
…a statement, the Council emphasized that manufacturers in both countries are not rivals, but “partners” who co-produce goods that support millions of jobs and thousands of communities on both sides…
Chairman Thompson Pushes for Stronger Work Link to SNAP Benefits
Courtesy of USDA House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson chaired a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee this week focused on connecting more Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients…
APHIS-DHS Expanding Risk-Based Sampling Program at Ports of Entry
Fresh romaine lettuce on display at local grocery store. Credit: The Toidi / Shutterstock.com The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
…or 25 total to combat cockfighting. Nick expressed concern about the bill’s potential negative impact on family farmers. The bill includes exemptions for food production, schools, shelters, and non-profit organizations….
China Announces 34% Retaliatory Tariff on U.S. Goods
…according to CNBC. China’s state-run news agency said the government is urging the U.S. to cancel its unilateral tariff actions and work toward a resolution that benefits both countries. The…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…Expo in Tampa, Florida, aimed at fostering collaboration among citrus growers. Listeners are encouraged to email comments, topic suggestions and feedback to nick@agnetmedia.com Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
U.S. Beekeepers Report Record Colony Losses, Raising Alarm for Farmers
U.S. beekeepers lost a record 1.6 million honeybee colonies between June 2024 and March 2025, according to new data released April 3. Commercial beekeepers were hit hardest, losing 62% of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Settle Appalachian Mountains
…work, CC BY 3.0/Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Settle Appalachian Mountains Once early settlers navigated the rough Appalachian…