…the young nation. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…compelling conversations, headlined by a deep dive into immigration reform and its implications for agriculture. The show spotlighted the newly introduced Dignity Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill aimed at…
Summer of Lamb Grill Off Heats Up Consumer Engagement
…website. Reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and…
South African Growers Urge Tariff Relief for Citrus Exports to U.S.
…Seen as Complementary to U.S. Supply In a recent press release, the South African growers pushed back against concerns that their citrus exports harm American agriculture. They emphasized that their…
Watermelon Supply Surges in California, Arizona
…year. This increase is largely due to overlapping harvests from southern California and Arizona, alongside central California’s season ramping up on schedule. The timing has created a glut of supply…
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
…agriculture. “We just celebrated our 50th anniversary,” said Tryon. “We’re a non-profit, all-volunteer organization. We’re the largest women’s organization supporting agriculture in the nation.” Top Policy Priorities on the Hill…
Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture
The Founding of America’s Postal System and Its Role in Agriculture In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold reflects on how early American infrastructure helped support agricultural…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…acknowledged that politics are an unavoidable factor in agriculture—especially in California—but praised the organic sector’s proactive approach. “Organic farming is about staying ahead of issues, using common sense, and caring…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
…of critical updates from the Central Valley and beyond. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill bring listeners the latest on California agriculture, with a special spotlight on the table grape…
Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce
…Representative G.T. Thompson of Pennsylvania, who chairs the House Agriculture Committee, underscored the urgency of the issue. He emphasized that the previously cited reason for inaction—the lack of border security—has…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
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USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
USDA Launches Bold Food Safety Initiative At the grand opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) newly modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
…million box increase in California’s production estimate, highlighting the state’s key role in national tangerine output. California’s favorable weather and expanded acreage likely contributed to the bump. Conclusion While grapefruit…