…Rollins emphasized that preserving farmland is not just about food production, but also about national security, the sustainability of family farms, and protecting the American rural identity. California Legislation Sparks…
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
…corn planting was a labor-intensive, hands-on process. Early American farmers used a method known as cross-check planting, where hills of corn were planted in evenly spaced rows running north-south and…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…office under the Trump administration. In her opening remarks, Secretary Rollins emphasized a bold, farmer-first agenda, touting major actions in trade, disaster relief, regulatory reform, and food security. “The hardworking…
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…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…and how it might open up fresh opportunities in a global market that’s eager for top-quality American produce. Trade wars have long challenged us, but today’s show highlights how a…
Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
American Agriculture History Minute: Deere and Mansour’s Breakthrough in the 1800s In the mid-1800s, the American agricultural industry faced a critical need: a more accurate corn planting solution. Rising to…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…the West Side, where growers are grappling with both environmental restrictions and outdated infrastructure. California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action A Crisis That Demands Action…
Mangoes May Boost Heart Health in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers link daily mango consumption to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Nutrition Association suggests that eating mangoes may offer heart…
American Agriculture History Minute: Switching to Electric Power from Kerosene
…were still impossible without power. American Agriculture History Minute: Switching to Electric Power from Kerosene That would all change in the early 1930s. In fact, for many rural Americans in…
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
Rich Kreps, pistachio grower and chairman of the American Pistachio Growers Board, is calling attention to California’s mismanagement of water resources, especially on the west side of Fresno. Speaking with…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…Josh celebrate this versatile citrus. From its incredible domestic market impact to fun facts (like how lemon demand slumped during COVID because of restaurant closures), they bring you insights and…
USDA Office Closures Scaled Back Amid Growing Tensions and Revisions
…plan, made public in March, aimed to generate roughly $59.3 million in contract savings. However, nearly three months later, the DOGE website now shows just 49 USDA offices slated for…