…farmers aren’t better represented in water policy decisions and why experts like Angel are often left out of the conversation. “There’s only one farmer on all these boards,” says Papagni….
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…fair and timely disaster assistance for California’s agricultural sector. In a formal letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Schiff urged the agency to ensure that funding from the American Relief…
Three Agricultural Revolutions That Transformed U.S. Farming
A Look Back: Key Turning Points in American Agriculture From horsepower to genetic engineering—three revolutions that redefined the American farm In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold reflects on…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…infrastructure, and the state’s political future. Duarte, known for his outspoken advocacy for farmers, didn’t hold back as he outlined both the challenges and the solutions he believes can revitalize…
Farm Bankruptcy on the Rise Amid Economic Strain
Rising Financial Pressure Brings Back Pre-Pandemic Challenges Farm bankruptcy filings are on the rise across the United States in 2025, signaling a troubling return to the high financial pressures the…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
…deal marks a notable development in U.S.–Japan economic relations, reinforcing cooperation and expanding export opportunities for American farmers. Japan’s Reliance on U.S. Agricultural Imports Japan is heavily reliant on imported…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
USDA Forecast Projects Stronger Almond Harvest The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its 2025 California Almond Objective Measurement Report, estimating this year’s almond crop…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…herd recovery across major cattle-producing regions. Fewer Farms, Higher Costs Compounding the issue is a decline in the number of U.S. farms and ranches. According to the USDA’s latest Census…
New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers
A recent reconciliation bill includes a provision that could offer meaningful relief to farmers facing large capital gains taxes. Kelly T. Wilfert, Extension Farm Management Specialist at the University of…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…Reduce Salmonella To combat salmonella, a persistent challenge in meat and poultry safety, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is launching a common-sense, results-oriented approach. This strategy emphasizes practical,…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…Association (Western Treenut Association). Administrator Cook was joined by several federal and state leaders including: Connie Conway, State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…vegetables as critical tools to improve public health, lower health care costs, and increase longevity. With attention-grabbing headlines like “Before there were pharmacies, there were farms” and “Before there were…
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
…producers nationwide. “Probably the main one is the Farm Bill—getting a Farm Bill so farmers have some certainty,” Tryon explained. The organization emphasized the need for a stable, long-term framework…
Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture
…a significant challenge. However, reliable mail routes were vital to connecting isolated farm communities, spreading agricultural news, sharing crop and weather data, and linking farmers to growing markets. The postal…