…future integrity of USDA organic certification. Threat to Consumer Confidence in Organic Labeling Growers and trade organizations argue that the proposed changes could undermine consumer trust in the USDA organic…
Before Tractors: The Thresher That Changed Farming
Long before tractors revolutionized American agriculture in the 1930s, a different machine was already transforming the harvest: the threshing machine. Before the Tractor: The Thresher That Changed Farming In 1847,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…in animal health and economic stability. Later in the show, the hosts pivot to California’s organic sector. Despite the state’s regulatory goals to increase organic farmland, acreage is trending downward….
Windmills and Their Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture
Ag History Minute: From Ancient Innovation to American Farms In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, we take a closer look at one of the most enduring tools…
Agricultural Trails Shaped the West
American Ag History Minute: Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to a pivotal time in westward…
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
…every American table. Jacobsen’s comments serve as a reminder that California agriculture is not just an industry—it’s the foundation of what Americans eat daily. As challenges mount, the importance of…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…everything from war and trade to AI and climate change. But noticeably absent from their formal agenda? Agriculture. That’s why the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture launched a concurrent…
Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers
…raising alarms over foreign ownership of American farmland, particularly by adversarial nations like China. According to Leimgruber, China has already acquired over 347,000 acres of U.S. agricultural land—an amount he…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…In a recent statement, Rollins highlighted her personal ties to farming and the emotional toll of watching solar projects replace fertile farmland. California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…a must-listen for growers, ranchers, and anyone working to keep American agriculture thriving. The headline segment centers around U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ testimony to the House Agriculture Committee. Her…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
…the bill that could benefit American farmers, particularly in the dairy industry. At the forefront is a proposal to extend lower tax rates, which would ease financial burdens on producers…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
Evolution of Corn Planting in the U.S. In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to the late 1700s and early 1800s, a period when…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…Americans who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation and the world are at the center of everything we do at USDA,” Rollins told lawmakers. Among the most immediate impacts, Rollins…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, agricultural consultant and American Pistachio Growers board chairman Rich Kreps voiced strong concerns over water allocations for California’s Westside farmers. Rich…