…Regulations Push Trucking to the Edge At the center of the California freight industry crisis are policies that Wood says are out of touch with reality. “They want us to…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…of the upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, where key issues like immigration reform and, you guessed it, freight will take center stage. Full interview coming soon on…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…with USDA/FAS Brussels and scientific contributions based on sampling research by Dr. Thomas Whitaker, retired from USDA/ARS. For more information, reach out to Julie Adams or Abhi Kulkarni at the…
Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture
…vital to the development of productive agriculture in the Great Plains and western states, where rainfall was unreliable and often insufficient. The Center Pivot Breakthrough One of the most significant…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
California Tomatoes Take Center Stage in Today’s AgNet News Hour It’s peak tomato season in California, and today’s AgNet News Hour dives deep into the heart of the state’s processing…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
Almond Market Jitters, Fire Impacts, and Water Innovation Take Center Stage on AgNet News Hour On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive deep into some of…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…keynote speakers, research updates, and networking opportunities. Don’t miss today’s episode—it’s packed with practical insight, timely updates, and the kind of conversations that matter to California farmers and specialty crop…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…engage in ongoing education and apply the latest research from land-grant universities. “The BQA program is built on that research,” Nichols explains. “It increases consumer trust and is also a…
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…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
…supports both applied research and implementation: Rapid response projects to combat newly introduced or range-expanding invasive pests. Research projects to improve or create IPM methods for pests that currently lack…
Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss
…loss and weakness. Researchers found that consuming just 1.5 cups of grapes per day significantly improved muscle strength and boosted levels of irisin, a hormone known for supporting energy metabolism…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…as SNAP and WIC that serve millions of American families. 4. Defending Agricultural Research and Innovation The USDA will increase efforts to shield critical research and development in agriculture, ensuring…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…adversaries. The plan includes banning land purchases by foreign entities from countries of concern, cracking down on fraudulent nutrition programs, and protecting ag research and supply chains. Nick and Josh…
Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to Another
…opportunity to positively influence long-term productivity, health, and profitability. Drawing on decades of research and experience, Dr. Earleywine emphasizes the importance of making proactive, science-based nutritional decisions from the very…