…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…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-09-25
…availability of session videos online and the new Wednesday to Friday schedule for the 2025 conference. For more details, visit almonds.com/conference. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Conference Wraps Up with Plans for 2025
…was entirely in-person, recordings of the sessions are available online at almonds.com/conference. “We know that this content is so important and vital,” Bailey emphasized. “There are a lot of growers…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…the reimbursement process. The three-year commitment involves quarterly photo monitoring, and the program is open to various commodities beyond almonds. For more information, listeners can visit PollinatorAlliance.farm. Listen to previous…
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…
Almond Update: Global Marketing Efforts Highlighted at Almond Conference
…incredible partner and makes production seamless, often completing shoots in just two takes,” Fleishmann said. In India, Bollywood celebrities Anya Panday and Rishabh Pant are helping to promote almonds through…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…Update. Gabriele Ludwig, Director for Environmental Affairs with the Almond Board of California, discusses insights from a session on post-harvest pest control for almonds. Key highlights include integrated pest management…