Haskell County, Kansas. Home of large farmer who is making a success of his farming. Perhaps the best farm house in the vicinity, was planned and built by its owner,…
Almond Update: Almond Advocacy Messaging
…than ever before, they are able to tell that story well, because of the incredible work the industry has done up until this point. Almond Update: Almond Advocacy Messaging “What…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…is part of a broader trade strategy aimed at addressing imbalances with China. In today’s Almond Board of California Almond Update segment, the almond industry is focusing on sustainability, stewardship,…
Solar Credits Costing Non-Solar Panel Owners
Solar panels powering the water pump on the farm by Shailsh Telang, via Wikimedia Commons While legislatures claim to be working to address the impacts of California’s energy affordability crisis….
Cherry Market Changes
Image by Stokaji/DepositPhotos Michael Jameson from Morada Produce who packs over 2.2 million boxes of cherries talking about the cherry market. If you go back 25 years ago, the average…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
DepositPhotos image Specialty crop producers across the U.S. will receive a second round of financial support from the USDA this week. The payment, part of the Marketing Assistance for Specialty…
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Screwworm Control
Screwworm Larvae The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement to manage the spread of the New World screwworm, a dangerous livestock pest that threatens both animal health and…
Sewage Problem Issue in Mexico
This is sewage dumped in a creek which leads to some rivers polluting the water when it rains. by Knowledge and philosophy, via Wikimedia Commons Supervisor, Jim Desmond from Southern…
Unique Ag Trade Mission
This is the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, made in CGI. by Aerra Carnicom, via Wikimedia Commons May’s USDA-led Ag Trade…
Spreckels Sugar Plant in Brawley California to Close
Sugar beet field by Jonathan Billinger, via Wikimedia Commons The Spreckels Sugar plant in Brawley California has been around since 1946 and is a big part of the community. They…
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
…breaks down the critical risks almond growers face heading into late April and May. From rust and Alternaria to summer annual weeds and the stealthy leaf-footed plant bug, this candid…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…to control the screw worm. Secretary Rollins is working to resolve these issues. Additionally, the show featured an interview with Todd Burkdoll from Valent U.S.A., who provided insights on almond…
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise Again in 2025
by Nostalgic1, via Wikimedia Commons Family farm bankruptcies increased by 55% last year compared to 2023 and are trending even higher this year as farmers continue to grapple with depressed…