…office under the Trump administration. In her opening remarks, Secretary Rollins emphasized a bold, farmer-first agenda, touting major actions in trade, disaster relief, regulatory reform, and food security. “The hardworking…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
Executive Orders Ignored as Fresh Water is Lost to the Ocean Despite direct orders from both President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom to prioritize delivering fresh water to…
USDA Office Closures Scaled Back Amid Growing Tensions and Revisions
…President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, whose interactions have drawn national attention in recent weeks. Initially, DOGE listed at least 110 USDA offices across nine agencies for lease cancellation. The…
Trump Doubles Steel Import Tariffs as U.S.-Japan Talks Continue
The U.S. is taking a firmer stance on trade policy as President Donald Trump announces a significant increase in steel import tariffs. Under the new proposal, tariffs would rise from…
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Champions U.S. Ag in Rome
…Trump’s commitment to putting American farmers and ranchers first. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins Champions U.S. Ag in Rome During her visit, Rollins engaged in a productive bilateral meeting with European…
Trump Administration Invests to Revitalize U.S. Lumber Industry
The Trump administration is making a major move to boost America’s timber sector. According to Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, the USDA is injecting $200 million into U.S. timber production. The…
Fifth-Generation Farmer Stephanie Moreda Sounds Alarm on Land Grabs in California
…connected to presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, and noted that former President Donald Trump, may be unaware of the crisis despite his past efforts to protect agricultural land from similar…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…in California, with temperatures potentially reaching 103 degrees. The trio also explore President Trump’s authority to impose global tariffs, noting a recent ruling by a three-judge panel of the US…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…Great. What about our water? You know, Trumpy Trump said, hey, we need to do two things. We want voter ID, and we want to turn the water back on….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…then discuss the financial struggles of the ag world, particularly the trucking industry, with insurance costs in California being two and a half times higher. President Trump’s proposed 50% tariff…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
…Avocado Commission is advocating for the restoration of inspection protocols to prevent contaminated fruit from entering U.S. markets. The organization is now urging the Trump administration to reinstate inspectors, emphasizing…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…Forward Hilton ended the interview with a direct appeal to California voters. If the same number of voters who supported President Trump in 2024 turn out in 2026, he believes…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…His book is available on Amazon and at bookstores. The Ag-Net News Hour hosts, Nick and Lorrie discuss the California avocado industry’s request to President Trump for inspectors to prevent…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…Trump administration to reinstate inspectors, emphasizing the necessity of oversight to protect consumers and safeguard agricultural interests. Without proper inspections, the risk of infested avocados reaching grocery stores and households…