…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
by Nostalgic1, via Wikimedia Commons Family farm bankruptcies increased by 55% last year compared to 2023 and are trending even higher this year as farmers continue to grapple with depressed…
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…
Biofuel Trade Association Praises Decision on E15 Fuel
DepositPhotos image The Trump administration’s decision to grant a summer waiver for E15 fuel, a blend containing 15% ethanol, has been praised by the biofuel trade association Growth Energy. This…
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
…available within hours of collection. USDA photo by Rene Carranza, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The California colored potato crop is on schedule with acreage similar to last year, expected…
Rise in Avocado Popularity
DepositPhotos image USDA’s latest look at avocados reveals trends that point towards growing consumer interest. Rod Bain reports. Rise in Avocado Popularity Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
American Agriculture History Minute: Allis Chalmers Company Beginning
Credit JE. Detail view of Allis-Chalmers Francis-type turbine housing and generator. (JE, v. 27 (1911) p. 418). – Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek and HAER CAL,52-REBLU.V,1-105 Related names:Tedford, H…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…a joint project by NOAA, the state of California, and the Yuba Water Agency. This initiative fulfills a Presidential Memorandum by providing reliable irrigation water to central valley farmers while…
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
Nick Chipchase / Sampford Farm Dairy, via Wikimedia Commons America urgently needs immigration reform to support U.S. farmers, Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford said Thursday. While farmers generally back President…
Hemp Acreage Expands as Industry Gains Momentum
Hemp plants (industrial hemp) by Plismo, via Wikimedia Commons U.S. industrial hemp production surged in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a 40% increase over the previous year,…
2025 West California Almond Crop Expected to Grow Slightly
Wind rowing almonds at an orchard in California. Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, via Wikimedia Commons The 2025 almond crop in West California is expected to grow…
U.S. Egg Production Falls in March
by Ayyuha Sideeq, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons U.S. egg production totaled 8.63 billion in March 2025, down 7% from the same month last year, according to new government data. The…