…dramatically increasing access for American beef, ethanol and virtually all the products produced by our great farmers. New Tariff USA deal with UK Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report…
Almond Update: Role in Culinary World Extends Beyond ‘Snacking’
…future, stating that almond pricing is expected to improve compared to the last three years. With supply now limited, this scarcity will play a role in sustaining shipment levels. Additionally,…
The Growing Edge: Double-Edged Sword of Central Coast Weather
…nurture wine grapes and leafy greens, they also create the perfect storm for diseases like downy mildew, powdery mildew, and bunch rot. Examples of downy and powdery mildew on a…
The Lipstick Farmer
…Don Graham from Redlands, CA, USA, via Wikimedia Commons The Lipstick Farmer movie star, Elaine Culotti, talks about the difference farming in Fallbrook California compared to farming in the Central…
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
…India, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, and potential tariff reductions with China. Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, is expected to meet with President Trump to discuss trade and tariffs….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-05-25
…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
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…
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…
Colombian Blueberry Industry Experiencing Rapid Expansion
Nicole Bratt from Seattle, WA, USA / Wikimedia Commons image The Colombian blueberry industry is experiencing rapid expansion, with 650 hectares currently under cultivation and projections to reach between 3,000…