…immigration and deportation, particularly in light of President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. They examine the anxiety among Californians, including those here legally, due to potential mass deportations, and the broader…
Mexican Peso Devaluation Benefits the U. S. Produce Industry
…it reduces expenses for importers financing crops, including land leases, seeds, and fertilizers. However, while this trend may continue post-inauguration, potential policies from President-elect Donald Trump, such as tariffs and…
Livestock Producer Evaluates Trump Pick for Ag Secretary
…Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Author: Gage Skidmore, Surprise, AZ, USA/Wikipedia image As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he has nominated Brooke Rollins, a former…
Newly Elected Congressman Adam Gray Highlights Agriculture, Water Challenges
…the “blame game” that he believes dominates modern politics. “There’s a lot of finger-pointing in D.C.,” he remarked. “I’m here to work with anyone, whether it’s Donald Trump or others,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…their tragic impact on lives and property. The conversation includes contrasting views from President-elect Donald Trump and Governor Gavin Newsom on the causes of the fires. The show focuses on…
Exporters Watching Trump Trade Discussions
DepositPhotos image Will a second administration of President Donald Trump bring progress on trade negotiations with key global partners? U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin…
East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Appears More Likely
…of a strike. According to Supply Chain Dive, a significant development in the ongoing negotiations occurred when President-elect Trump expressed support for the ILA’s stance against port automation following a…
Cattle Industry Leader Highlighted Priorities for 2025
With a new Congress starting on January 3, 2025, and President-elect Donald Trump set to be sworn in on January 20, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is focused on…
Trump Threatens to Reassert U.S. Control Over Panama Canal
Large ships wait to transit the Miraflores locks in the Panama Canal, just outside Panama City. DepositPhotos image Reports say President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to take back control of…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-30-24
…repercussions if Mexico does not comply. The conversation also covers the nominations of Brooke Rollins and Stephen Vaden for key USDA positions under President Elect Trump, highlighting their qualifications and…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Land-Grant College Founded Under the Morrill Act
…& O’Donald Litho Co. – College Symposium of the Kansas State Agricultural College Public Domain/Wikimedia image Kansas State University, originally named Kansas State Agricultural College, was founded in Manhattan February…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-13-24
…Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the potential implications of President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs on California’s agricultural sector. With Sabrina reporting from the Almond Conference, they delve into insights from experts…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-11-24
…of the upcoming Trump administration on dairy producers and personnel shifts in key agricultural positions. Galen provides an economic overview of the dairy industry, noting good harvests and steady margins….
Former Ag Secretary Purdue Gives Insight on Trump Ag Sec Pick
Perdue By now, you’ve likely heard of Brooke Rollins. She’s President Trump’s nominee to become the next Ag Secretary and lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). She also has…