by Alan Reid, via Wikimedia Commons The conversation discusses the potential impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the agricultural industry. Specifically, it addresses the estate tax…
Produce Safety Rule Compliance for Large Farms Begins
…compliance by April 6, 2026, and very small farms by April 5, 2027. The rule addresses pre-harvest agricultural water used in growing activities that may come into contact with produce…
CDFA to Host a Series of Quarterly Virtual Training Workshops
…digital inspection reports, aiding in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act. CDFA to Host a Series of Quarterly Virtual Training Workshops Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Death Taxes Loom as Threat to Family Farms
Several key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are scheduled to expire this year, and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is urging Congress to act. The…
Voices of the Valley: The 411 on H-2A
…topic or looking to better understand the legal and operational ins and outs of the H-2A program, this conversation breaks it all down. Tune in to get some insight on…
American Agriculture History Minute: Homestead Act of 1862
Act of May 20, 1862 (Homestead Act), Public Law 37-64 (12 STAT 392)-page 1 The U.S. National Archives, Public domain / via Wikimedia Commons image I’m Mark Oppold with an…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…the hosts discussed the Trump administration’s proposal to redefine harm in the Endangered Species Act, potentially affecting wildlife protections. Lastly, Papagni promoted an upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…funds. The conversation debated the legality of Trump’s actions, with one speaker arguing for transparency and the other for adherence to legal processes. The impact on farmers and the farming…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
…tariffs, passed the cost to vendors, and vendors raised prices for consumers. “That’s how these tariffs work,” Ma said. “It is a tax on the people.” She urged for better…
Proposed Bill Would Require Congressional Approval Before New Agricultural Tariffs
A new bill introduced by Congressman Adam Gray aims to protect U.S. farmers from economic harm caused by retaliatory tariffs. The “Stop Raising Prices on Food Act” would require the…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…with strong balance sheets and favorable liquidity. Farm income in early 2025 is supported by payments to crop producers authorized under the American Relief Act, which signed by President Biden…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-15-25
…discussion on the Ag Net News Hour focused on the impact of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on food bank and school lunch programs, noting that while the…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Dairy Access and Support Farmers
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) have introduced the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act, a bipartisan effort to expand access to dairy products for SNAP recipients while strengthening…
NPPC Supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act
DepositPhotos image The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act introduced in the Senate, which aims to prevent a confusing array of state-specific farm…