…family farms—has passed. Find out what it means for tax reform, farm succession, and the long-term viability of American agriculture. Plus, a look at the decline of an American pantry…
Del Monte Foods Chapter 11 Signals Shift in Food Industry
…Food Industry Long known for its iconic green canned fruits and vegetables—a staple of American pantries for decades—Del Monte is the fourth major company in the food and beverage sector…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
…will benefit from reduced competition as South American supplies taper off. This creates a key opportunity to dominate supermarket shelf space with fresh, local produce. A Story of Resilience and…
Daniel Halladay Revolutionized Windmill Technology in 1854
…Technology in 1854 That year, American inventor Daniel Halladay patented the first commercially successful windmill. What set his design apart? Unlike previous stationary windmills, Halladay’s model automatically turned to face…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…Blueberry Grower Support Kasey Cronquist, President of the North American Blueberry Council, welcomed the announcement with strong praise. “This additional funding is a game-changer for family farms that power our…
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
Manuel Cunha, President of the Nisei Farmers League, is calling for immediate action at the southern border to address the growing crisis of human smuggling and labor exploitation in agriculture….
Ag Economy Barometer Dips in June, Signals Mixed Outlook
…rose by five points to 60. Notably, 24% of producers believe now is a good time to invest in their operations. However, this optimism is restrained—54% of respondents plan to…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…of preserving it for food production. “The Williamson Act was intended to keep farmland, farmland,” Tangipa said. “Farmers are carbon-capturing through photosynthesis. They should be credited, not penalized.” Immigration and…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…even as top-line revenues improved. Conclusion: A Dual Reality for U.S. Producers May’s agricultural landscape highlights the balancing act facing U.S. producers—gaining slightly in market pricing while absorbing rising input…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-04-25
AgNet News Hour – July 4: A Salute to American Agriculture and Our Founding Roots On this special Independence Day edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter”…
Oliver-Hart-Parr: A Legacy of Innovation in Tractor History
…Chilled Plow Works merged with Hart-Parr Tractor Works, Nichols and Shepard Company, and the American Seeding Company—forming what became the Oliver-Hart-Parr tractor line. Oliver-Hart-Parr: A Legacy of Innovation in Tractor…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…provides not just a financial lifeline but a strategic investment in the stability of U.S. specialty crop production. As growers work to deliver diverse, healthy produce to American tables, the…
James Oliver’s Chilled Plow Revolutionized Farming Worldwide
From Patented Innovation to Global Agricultural Impact In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a pivotal figure in farming innovation—James Oliver. James Oliver’s Chilled Plow…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…and limits. We want to utilize every bit of technology and technique to get the most crop per drop,” he said. Sugar Plant Closure Leaves a Void One major concern…