DepositPhotos image New tariffs are raising concerns among agricultural leaders, and Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer didn’t hold back when addressing the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock earlier this…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…other states and even other countries,” Stevermer stated. “If Congress fails to act, Prop 12 will create a confusing patchwork of state regulations that defy common sense and disrupt agricultural…
American Agriculture History Minute: Development of Factory-Made Agricultural Equipment
…Factory-Made Agricultural Equipment Prior to the 1800s, most of the tools and equipment farmers and ranchers used were handmade. The growing use of factory-made agricultural equipment increased farmer production and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
USDA Secretary Announces Aid Plan at Commodity Classic
…Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
American Agriculture History Minute: Major Change in Agriculture from Hand Power to Horses
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Agricultural production continued to expand in the early 1800s, but still by 1850, it took 75 to 90 labor…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-05-25
…updates and insights from the Commodity Classic held in Denver, Colorado. Key topics include the implications of tariffs, the shifting outlook on the Farm Bill, and the increasing focus on…
Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
…key concern, with only 9% of surveyed bank CEOs expecting positive outcomes for Rural Mainstreet economies under President Trump’s tariff policies. “The economic outlook for grain farmers looks bleak for…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-04-25
…agricultural topics including the Commodity Classic, Prop 12, water issues, and evolving consumer trends. The show wraps up by exploring the complexities of state versus federal legislation in agriculture. Listen…
Senate Bill 628 provides Tax Credit for Agricultural Employers
Farm labor Weeding a Field Shutterstock Image CA Senator Shannon Grove has proposed Senate Bill 628 to provide a tax credit for agricultural employers to cover overtime wages for farm…
California Agriculture Day is March 19
California’s agricultural community will celebrate California Agriculture Day on March 19, with a focus on the theme “Ag at Work: Cultivating Careers and Communities.” The event, hosted by the California…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-03-25
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her…
USDA to Lead March Trade Mission to Guatemala
…Guatemala from March 3-7, aiming to strengthen trade partnerships and expand U.S. agricultural exports throughout Central America. The delegation will include representatives from more than two dozen agribusinesses, trade organizations,…
USDA/NASS Reports Decrease in Pacific Region Milk Production
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) reported a 5.7% decrease in Pacific Region milk production from January 2024 to January 2025, with production per cow in California down 120…