…Organic Farms, one of the most respected names in organic produce. Paul described the current harvest as one of the best in years, thanks to cooler-than-usual July weather and strong…
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…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…Farms joined The Ag Meter to reflect on the strong harvest season and the future of organic agriculture. Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs & Farming’s Future “This year’s…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…what the young generation is doing,” he said. “It keeps me inspired.” “We really want the farm to continue in the family—but it’s getting tougher and tougher.” Support Family Farms…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…the Biden-era approach, which favored capacity building through regional infrastructure investments. farmers-first-small-family-farms-policy-agendaDownload Opponents of the decision argue that closing the centers could reverse progress made in empowering small farms, especially…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…at securing America’s farms and food systems. The initiative has received strong support from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), particularly its CEO, Colin Woodall. Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
…with Mexico, a move stirring mixed reactions across the industry. While Florida growers applaud the decision, many in Texas and California—like tomato processor Stuart Wolf of Wolf Farms—are calling for…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…of Higher Consumer Prices Critics, including U.S. companies that operate tomato farms in Mexico, warn that the tariff will increase costs for American consumers. Tim Richards, a professor at Arizona…
Northwest Territory Opened New Frontiers for U.S. Agriculture
…center to Fort Washington—the site of modern-day Cincinnati, Ohio. This move marked the beginning of structured governance, land surveying, and eventual settlement—laying the groundwork for agricultural development, family farms, and…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…farming. Reservoir Farms operates as a non-profit, on-farm startup incubator, enabling agriculture, robotics, and automation companies to develop, test, and scale breakthrough technologies. Cross-Regional Collaboration: Yuma and Salinas Bernstein’s innovation…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…diseases is another cornerstone of the plan. USDA will enhance biosecurity protocols and monitoring systems to keep U.S. livestock and crops safe. 7. Protecting Critical Infrastructure From farms to food…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…small and mid-size farms. Still, he remains hopeful: “The pendulum is starting to swing back… There are brighter days ahead.” FFA Roots and Farming Values Hartwig, a dedicated family man…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…action on long-delayed projects like the Sites Reservoir and denounced policies that prioritize fish over farms. “We’re flushing 75% of our water to the ocean while farms go dry. It’s…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…Central Valley growers: the spread of solar farms on fertile agricultural land. Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Ag Land “It’s Heartbreaking,” Says Hilton Hilton didn’t hold back. “It…