…firings violated civil service protections designed to shield career employees from political influence. According to Bloomberg Law, the Merit Systems Protection Board determined there were reasonable grounds to believe that…
American Agriculture History Minute: Michigan Becomes a Top Agricultural Producing State in Many Commodities
…in Many Commodities Michigan farmers produce over 300 different types of food and agriculture products. Some you might be familiar with, others you may not. Michigan ranks first in the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-10-25
…to return 5,700, approximately 5,700 probationary jobs back to USDA employees who were fired as a result of the restructuring of the government. It was ruled by the Merit Systems…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…food crops. Growers are encouraged to complete the survey as soon as possible—either online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The online questionnaire is designed to be user-friendly, accessible on most…
FPAA Preparing for the 2025 Spring Policy Summit
…developed an automated crop monitoring system for soilless growing systems, aiding in specialty crop management. Register Now! FPAA Preparing for the 2025 Spring Policy Summit Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-07-25
…to the Western Tree Nut Association. Additionally, they delve into the reinstatement of nearly 5,700 USDA employees by the Merit Systems Protection Board due to disputed firings over restructuring and…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…in every small community that had shelves full of Montana-produced food. Now most of the food produced in Montana is shipped a thousand miles away to be processed, packaged, and…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…production nationwide.” Stevermer also expressed appreciation for House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson’s efforts to address Prop 12 in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. She highlighted the importance…
Almond Update: New Study Highlights Almonds’ Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health
…almond consumption worldwide. As consumer interest in health and nutrition continues to grow, studies like this may influence dietary habits and further position almonds as a beneficial food choice for…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
…who talks about the state’s fragile food supply chain, issues with tariffs, and pending challenges in agriculture. The discussion continues with comments at the hearing from Mike West, Chairman of…
Congress Urged to Support American Growers
Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California DepositPhotos image The International Fresh Produce Association is urging Congress to support American growers through bipartisan action to enhance food security and maintain…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…the fiscal year. Remove Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens on the Chicken and Egg Industry to Further Innovation and Reduce Consumer Prices USDA is working alongside our partners at the U.S. Food…
California Agriculture Day is March 19
…Department of Food and Agriculture, aims to showcase the state’s agricultural bounty and the role of food systems in public health, environmental stewardship, and rural economic development. California Agriculture Day…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production
…labor hours to produce those 100 bushels of corn and only took about two acres. And by 1930, one farmer could now produce enough food to feed 10 people for…