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…
California Farm Bureau Awards 2025 Scholarships
…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…