…colors right now.” Industry forecasts suggest that the crisis could persist well into 2026. The statistics are staggering. Hill noted that current cattle inventories are at their lowest point since…
Before Tractors: The Thresher That Changed Farming
…with A. Harris, Son and Company to become Massey-Harris in 1891—the largest agricultural equipment maker in Canada at the time. But it wasn’t until the third generation, in 1930, that…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…drawn praise from leading industry groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, for its aggressive and proactive approach to protecting domestic food supplies. Rollins also detailed a five-part USDA strategy…
California’s Meat Industry Faces Historic Supply Crunch
…he said. “It’s created pricing discrepancies and enforcement challenges.” Advice for Restaurants and Retailers As a former restaurant owner and chef, Hill offered advice to today’s food service professionals: “Be…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-19-25
…initiative apart is its authenticity. Steve and Erik never intended to profit; all proceeds have supported students pursuing agricultural careers. As the movement looks ahead to its second phase, they’re…
Agricultural Trails Shaped the West
…a unique role in agricultural and settlement history. Agricultural Trails Shaped the West The Santa Fe Trail led southwest from Independence to Santa Fe, New Mexico. This route supported early…
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
California’s Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world — and for many, agriculture isn’t just a way of life, it’s their livelihood. The phrase…
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
The Valley’s Agricultural Edge: Nature and Know-How In a recent interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, weighed in on the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…to crucial updates in farm safety net programs and estate tax relief for family farms. Featuring insights from the National Milk Producers Federation, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and pork…
Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers
…sees as both an economic and national security risk. “In my farming region alone, we have a naval air base, 50 miles of international border with Mexico, and sensitive infrastructure…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
A Growing Concern Over Solar Expansion in Ag Zones U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is voicing strong opposition to the increasing use of prime agricultural land for solar panel installations….
Trump: “We Can’t Do That to Our Farmers” – Call for Action on Ag Farm Labor
Trump Speaks Out on Farm Labor Crisis Former President Donald Trump is calling for immediate action to address the crisis facing America’s agricultural workforce. Speaking about the long-standing migrant workers…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…make time for today’s AgNet News Hour. It’s informative, entertaining, and speaks directly to the issues that matter most to our agricultural families. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
…is also drawing significant attention from the agriculture sector. “Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions Chris Galen of the National Milk Producers Federation highlighted provisions in…