Valley Pride Ag’s Sonny Toor discusses the 2025 harvest outlook, global demand, and what California nut growers should expect. California Nut Industry Navigates Opportunity and Challenge, Says Valley Pride Ag…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
Strong Trade Winds and Almond Optimism: A Global Outlook from the Central Valley This Tuesday on the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill bring some serious summer…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
Two California AgTech Leaders Join Forces to Revolutionize Crop Management In a bold move that promises to accelerate the evolution of agricultural automation, San Jose-based Bonsai Robotics has announced the…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…help safeguard food affordability, support agricultural jobs, and strengthen public health throughout North America. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
Red Meat Production Slips in June as Beef Output Declines
…still opting for premium beef despite elevated costs. Market Outlook Hinges on Consumer Behavior While production trends and slaughter numbers are closely monitored, consumer behavior remains a critical factor in…
Tangerines, Lemons Up; Grapefruit Down in New Forecast
USDA Forecast Reveals Shifts Across Citrus Varieties The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its outlook for the 2024–2025 citrus season, revealing a mixed picture for growers and markets….
USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs in Major Reorganization
Trump Administration Moves Forward with USDA Restructuring DepositPhotos image In a significant shift for federal agricultural policy and administration, the Trump administration has announced a sweeping relocation of most U.S….
Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture
…the world today. Honoring Agricultural Innovation From ancient innovations to 20th-century breakthroughs, the story of irrigation is a testament to human ingenuity and adaptability. As Mark Oppold reminds us, understanding…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…one of California’s most pressing agricultural issues—groundwater management. Their guest, Madera County farmer and water expert Matt Angel, delivers a sobering and eye-opening assessment of the state’s water crisis and…
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
…shift in America’s agricultural trade balance. Speaking with AgNet West’s Nick “The Ag Meter”, Papagni, during a recent interview, Duarte highlighted that the United States is now importing significantly more…
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
…meet the state’s specific animal welfare requirements. The NPPC supports this approach, warning that without federal action, the law could set a dangerous precedent for other state-imposed agricultural mandates. An…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…accelerating progress toward modernizing the terminal. Benefits for Agriculture and Coastal Supply Chains The project will have wide-reaching impacts, particularly for agricultural producers and exporters. A more efficient maritime route…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…fair and timely disaster assistance for California’s agricultural sector. In a formal letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Schiff urged the agency to ensure that funding from the American Relief…
Three Agricultural Revolutions That Transformed U.S. Farming
…the three most transformative revolutions in U.S. farming history. These turning points have shaped the way American agriculture operates, from the earliest innovations to cutting-edge science. Three Agricultural Revolutions That…