U.S. Agricultural Exports to Mexico Hit $30.2 Billion in 2024 According to the latest USDA report, Mexico was the number one destination for U.S. agricultural exports in 2024, receiving $30.2…
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…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
The Reservoir: A New Vision for the Future of Agriculture Nick Papagni of The Ag Meter recently spoke with Danny Bernstein, CEO of The Reservoir, a forward-thinking agricultural incubator focused…
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
…be encouraged to enforce labeling standards more rigorously. A Broader Labeling Debate The dispute is part of a wider national conversation about how plant-based and alternative foods are named. From…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the survey will be sent to 2,000 grape growers across the country in late July. USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey Vital Data for the Grape…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…up new markets for agricultural goods. Tolls and Trade Travelers were charged a modest toll, estimated at two to five cents, to use the improved road. This toll helped maintain…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
National Security, Innovation, and Tariff Tension In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill break down the latest headlines shaping agriculture in California and across…
Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
…that.” Farming has always been tough, but Leimgruber emphasized that the industry is not just about economics—it’s about purpose and pride. With national media attention and growing interest in food…
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
…Speaking in Des Moines, Iowa, Trump outlined a more pragmatic, economically focused vision, granting agricultural employers a pivotal role in shaping workforce policy. Farmers to Help Decide Who Stays In…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
The House of Representatives has passed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill“, a sweeping tax reform package that marks a major legislative victory for America’s agricultural community, especially cattle producers and…
Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward
…caravans carried ambitious settlers westward into the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys. By 1815, the invention of the steamboat revolutionized transport, opening vast new frontiers for agricultural development. The westward movement…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
A coalition of 23 leading agricultural organizations has formally voiced its opposition to proposed Cal/OSHA regulations that would impose staggered work schedules and lower the air quality threshold for mandatory…
Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson
…layer of complexity for walnut producers. Jameson emphasized how supply chain disruptions—like port congestion, tariffs, and fluctuating exchange rates—can significantly impact marketing and service programs abroad. “On the walnut side…
Assemblyman Warns of $8 Gas and Regulatory Strain on Farmers
…really fueling the state’s agricultural and economic issues. Read more, and listen to David Tangipa’s full interview here. Nick Papagni reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…