…top export markets, LeMay acknowledged uncertainty around potential tariff changes as the August 1 federal deadline for trade negotiations approaches. “We continue to monitor the administration’s actions. Our hope is…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…transport. Water Scarcity and Solar Land Use Debates The looming Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) deadlines—set for full enforcement by 2030—add urgency to California’s water crisis. Foglio painted a grim…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…assistance, facilitate business development, and distribute grants to help small and mid-sized producers adapt to changing market conditions. Backed by $4 billion from the American Rescue Plan, the initiative was…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
Strengthening Beef Security: USDA Unveils National Protection Strategy U.S. cattle producers are welcoming a major announcement from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, who recently unveiled a new national plan aimed…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
…includes $4.5 billion in American agricultural exports, a boost to farmers and food producers across the U.S. A highlight of the pact is a commitment by the Indonesian Wheat Flour…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…about animal welfare. They describe the Food Security and Farm Protection Act as a sweeping attempt to roll back those protections without offering federal standards in their place. Potential Impact…
George Washington Helped Grow American Farming
When the Revolutionary War ended and America gained its independence, survival wasn’t guaranteed. What helped the new nation thrive was a growing agricultural economy. George Washington Helped Grow American Farming…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…at supporting farmers and ranchers who experienced crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The announcement was made by USDA and further detailed by American Farm Bureau…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…incurred if import duties are lowered after shipments have already been processed. This strategic delay underscores the high-stakes nature of the trade talks and the immediate impact they can have…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
A Struggling Start for Southern Agriculture In the early days of American farming, pioneers in New England and along the East Coast found relative success due to favorable soil and…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…of Higher Consumer Prices Critics, including U.S. companies that operate tomato farms in Mexico, warn that the tariff will increase costs for American consumers. Tim Richards, a professor at Arizona…
Northwest Territory Opened New Frontiers for U.S. Agriculture
In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a foundational chapter in U.S. farming history: the settlement of the Northwest Territory—a move that paved the way for westward agricultural…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
…state agencies that heavily impact the agriculture industry. Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag Reining in Overreach from State Agencies Hilton emphasized the authority a governor holds over the…
Bianco: Every California Community Is Unique
…be addressed.” This principle, Bianco added, underscores his belief that government must act as a steward for all communities, not just the politically or economically dominant ones. Looking Ahead As…