…dotted the East Coast, providing a crucial link from Florida to Maine. Mail Routes and the Agricultural Frontier As the United States expanded westward, extending mail service proved to be…
Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce
…their focus from border enforcement to addressing domestic immigration policy—particularly as it affects the agricultural labor force. These lawmakers say it’s time to move beyond enforcement-only approaches and push for…
USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
…comprehensive new plan to strengthen national food safety efforts. The initiative reflects USDA’s continued commitment to preventing foodborne illnesses and protecting the public. USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
Final USDA Citrus Production Forecast Shows Mixed Results for 2025 Season The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its final citrus production forecast for the…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
…carried over land—slowing the trade of animal pelts and agricultural goods. How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade As time progressed, larger rowboats replaced smaller canoes. These new boats…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…California agricultural labor force. “So many commodities still depend on the human hand. This is important work… we need a comprehensive immigration bill that allows people to support their families…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…could hit $7–$8 per gallon in California. With agricultural freight unable to pass costs to end consumers, many haulers are being squeezed. “The ag industry, we’re price takers, not price…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…to grow their agricultural platform on social media, like AgNet West’s new intern Maegan, Lex offered this: “Lead into the human part of your story… that’s what connects us all.”…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
Trump Administration Shuts Down Regional Food Business Centers Supporting Small Farms In a major shift in federal agricultural policy, the Trump administration has announced the termination of 12 Regional Food…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
Strengthening Beef Security: USDA Unveils National Protection Strategy U.S. cattle producers are welcoming a major announcement from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, who recently unveiled a new national plan aimed…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
…exports of oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and fuel products are set to rise, benefitting domestic producers and the broader energy sector. $4.5 Billion in Agricultural Exports The agreement also…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…and local governments from regulating the production and distribution of agricultural products involved in interstate commerce. Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12 The letter, addressed to Senate Agriculture Committee…
George Washington Helped Grow American Farming
When the Revolutionary War ended and America gained its independence, survival wasn’t guaranteed. What helped the new nation thrive was a growing agricultural economy. George Washington Helped Grow American Farming…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…Support To streamline the application process, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will mail pre-filled applications to eligible producers using data from existing crop insurance records. Farmers may also contact their…