…with sales of Ag tractors dropping 3.1%, while sales of combines fell 82.9%. The Ag Tractor and Combine reports can be found on the AEM Market Share Statistics page. The U.S. report…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Major Agriculture Revolution
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: First Major Agriculture Revolution The 1870s was the first major agricultural revolution with moving from…
Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Proceed
…while also creating new jobs for American workers. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
…windrow sampling and discuss the importance of reporting beetle infestations to local agricultural commissioners. In addition to Fann, regional pest control advisors (PCAs) and University of California farm advisors or…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-26-25
…surrounding these programs, such as forced labor and lack of proper compensation for inmates. The episode concludes with a discussion on the benefits of agricultural education, drawing parallels between prison…
California Senate Bill Seeks to Protect Farmland from Development
A new bill before the California State Legislature aims to provide financial incentives for landowners who commit to keeping their land in agricultural use. Introduced by State Senator David Cortese,…
CALP is accepting applications for its class 55
The California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) is accepting applications for its class 55, targeting mid-career professionals in agriculture, including growers, farmers, and horticulturalists. The 17-month intensive program, which costs over…
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
DepositPhotos image At last week’s National Ethanol Conference, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper expressed frustration over the removal of a year-round E15 sales provision from December’s…
GrubMarket Acquired Bay City Produce
…our acquisition of Bay Cities Produce, a trusted foodservice distributor based in San Leandro, California. This acquisition marks a major milestone in expanding our footprint in the Northern California foodservice…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-25-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss pressing agricultural issues in California….
EU Considering Import Restrictions from U.S.
…In the past, he has dismissed EU objections to U.S. trade policies, suggesting that any restrictions could escalate tensions further. EU Considering Import Restrictions from U.S. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
CDFA Expands Quarantine Area in Mission Viejo, Orange County
…of citrus greening disease (HLB). The USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service added 85 square miles, including commercial citrus. CDFA Expands Quarantine Area in Mission Viejo, Orange County Quarantine Map…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
…reduce production due to ongoing drought conditions. USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
Agricultural Equipment Soft Market Reflects Broader Economic Uncertainty
DepositPhotos image A soft market for agricultural equipment over the past year, reflects broader economic uncertainty. This uncertainty is attributed to potential weather issues, commodity market fluctuations, geopolitical concerns, and…