…welding or diesel mechanics. Caroline S. Richardson Memorial Award Elizabeth Quintero-Rubio of Dinuba received $1,500. She plans to study agricultural communications at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and pursue a…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…them among the most heavily taxed agricultural imports in India. These tariffs have long been a sticking point in U.S.-India trade relations. The issue was notably brought up during negotiations…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…century thanks to one of the most influential figures in American agricultural history—George Washington Carver. A brilliant scientist and agricultural innovator, Carver introduced new and sustainable farming practices that revitalized…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
…the West—Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Oregon—facing the same pressures.” He calls for a reinvestment in domestic food production and fewer imports, emphasizing that national food security must become a central policy…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados Legal Action Targets Sustainability Claims A prominent lawsuit, now drawing national attention, centers around allegations against produce giant Del Monte. According to court documents…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
Canada Rescinds Digital Services Tax, but Deeper Trade Frictions Remain The Canadian Department of Finance recently announced it will rescind its proposed digital services tax, a move welcomed by U.S….
IFPA Strengthens Voice with UNEP Recognition
IFPA Builds Global Influence with UN Accreditation The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has achieved a major step forward in its global advocacy efforts by receiving accreditation status with the…
Northwest Territory Opened New Frontiers for U.S. Agriculture
In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a foundational chapter in U.S. farming history: the settlement of the Northwest Territory—a move that paved the way for westward agricultural…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…day, more than 1,500 semi-trucks loaded with fresh vegetables leave the region, feeding a national supply chain. The Yuma agriculture sector supports more than 175 different crops year-round, driving over…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…turned to wildfire preparedness and the new federal stance on forest management. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testified that the USDA is elevating the national fire preparedness level and removing regulatory…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
Urban Growth vs. Agricultural Water Use in the Desert Southwest Despite Arizona’s explosive population growth—from 1.3 million in 1957 to more than 7 million residents today—the state’s total water use…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
Adaptive IPM Grant Targets California’s Invasive Pest Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management for Invasive Agricultural Pest…
Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming
…wasn’t just the houses that evolved—barns began to take on a central role in the American agricultural landscape. Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming In the 1860s…
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced an immediate expansion of citrus greening (Huanglongbing/HLB) quarantines in California. This action, taken in coordination with the California Department…