…is part of a broader trade strategy aimed at addressing imbalances with China. In today’s Almond Board of California Almond Update segment, the almond industry is focusing on sustainability, stewardship,…
Solar Credits Costing Non-Solar Panel Owners
Solar panels powering the water pump on the farm by Shailsh Telang, via Wikimedia Commons While legislatures claim to be working to address the impacts of California’s energy affordability crisis….
Cherry Market Changes
Image by Stokaji/DepositPhotos Michael Jameson from Morada Produce who packs over 2.2 million boxes of cherries talking about the cherry market. If you go back 25 years ago, the average…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…release, stating the USDA completed a review of program funding before resuming payments. The MASC program was launched in December 2024 with $2 billion in funding, and expanded to $2.65…
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Screwworm Control
Screwworm Larvae The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement to manage the spread of the New World screwworm, a dangerous livestock pest that threatens both animal health and…
Sewage Problem Issue in Mexico
…California talking about the huge sewage problem in Tijuana Mexico. Millions of gallons of raw sewage are pouring into the United States from Tijuana — and Mexico turns a blind…
Unique Ag Trade Mission
This is the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, made in CGI. by Aerra Carnicom, via Wikimedia Commons May’s USDA-led Ag Trade…
Spreckels Sugar Plant in Brawley California to Close
Sugar beet field by Jonathan Billinger, via Wikimedia Commons The Spreckels Sugar plant in Brawley California has been around since 1946 and is a big part of the community. They…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agriculture Difficult in Kansas
Photocopy of Historic Photograph, Photographer and Date Unknown- EARLY AREA HOMESTEAD – Nicodemus Historic District, Nicodemus, Graham County, KS Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
…breaks down the critical risks almond growers face heading into late April and May. From rust and Alternaria to summer annual weeds and the stealthy leaf-footed plant bug, this candid…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…to control the screw worm. Secretary Rollins is working to resolve these issues. Additionally, the show featured an interview with Todd Burkdoll from Valent U.S.A., who provided insights on almond…
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise Again in 2025
…to the brink of going under and created turbulence for producers trying to make ends meet. Unpredictable tariffs, immigration overhauls, federal program cuts, and frozen Agriculture Department funding are now…
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
China’s grain supply won’t be affected by a loss of U.S. feed grain and oilseed imports, thanks to abundantly available substitutes on the global market and sufficient reserves at home….
Rollins Urges Mexico to Lift Restrictions to Combat the New World Screwworm
Screwworm Larvae Courtesy of USDA/APHIS Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has urged Mexico to lift restrictions on U.S. aircraft and waive duties on eradication equipment to combat the New World…