DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference In 1850, it’s estimated it took 75 to 90 labor…
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening…
EPA to Revise Waters of the U.S. Rule
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today they will work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deliver on President’s Trump’s promise to review the definition of “Waters…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…updates, weather events, the California hay sector, and a new GMO strawberry consortium. The Almond Board of California reminded growers to report crop damage to local county Ag Commissioners for…
Consumers Concerned About Tariffs and Rising Food Prices
DepositPhotos image Grocery stores and gas stations serve as key indicators of inflation. While concerns about inflation have been persistent in recent years, ongoing tariff disputes with Canada, Mexico, and…
CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork has awarded $750,000 in grants to seven projects to boost the purchase of fresh fruits,…
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
DepositPhotos image The Coalition for Specialty Crop Innovation celebrates the bipartisan introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by Ways and Means Tax…
Bacon Sales Rise Over the Past Year
DepositPhotos image Bacon sales have seen steady growth over the past 12 months, driven primarily by rising retail prices. According to Circana, the bacon category experienced a 2% increase in…
Canada Investigating Potential Dumping of U.S. Renewable Diesel Imports
DepositPhotos image The Canadian government is investigating potential dumping of U.S. renewable diesel imports, which could undercut Canadian prices, following a complaint from Canada’s only renewable diesel producer, Tidewater Renewables…
Genetic Resources in Finding Desired Grape Traits
Researchers like those at USDA facilities are using both germplasm and data to help grape producers crossbreed potential varieties with desired traits at a faster rate. Rod Bain reports. Genetic…
American Agriculture History Minute: Territory of Michigan Develops
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Territory of Michigan Develops The history of the state of Michigan is an interesting one….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…Federation’s FUSION Conference in Denver. Key issues include high costs of farmland, machinery, and cattle, financial barriers, and the impact of taxes and regulations. They noted the enthusiasm and innovation…
Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs
DepositPhotos image Despite President Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on Mexican imports for a month, duties on Canadian and Chinese goods remain in place, posing significant challenges for American farmers,…
Rollins Supports President Trump’s Border Security and Mass Deportation Policies
Immigration Officers and National Guard Conduct Operation on the ‘La Bestia’ Train to Prevent Migrants from Traveling Aboard DepositPhotos image USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins supports President Trump’s border security and…