…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
…that effectively shield them from being altered during international trade negotiations, including those under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “These guardrails,” Borror noted, “are a troubling signal to many in…
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…
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…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
…signal a direct appeal to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities frustrated with what they see as overregulation. His platform centers on removing administrative barriers to productivity and prioritizing economic common…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…diminished, prompting farmers to become more efficient stewards of this vital resource. Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Andrew Leimgruber, a…
Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming
…historical markers of perseverance, expansion, and the American farming spirit. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode”
…state’s political leadership. If elected, he says his agenda will prioritize the needs of farmers, rural families, and the industries that support them. “We’ve just had enough,” he concluded. Reporting…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…But beyond sweet fruit, he carries the weight of advocating for the state’s farmers in Sacramento and Washington, where he says “regulatory burdens have multiplied 12 to 14 times over…
Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry
…the Industry The conversation served as a reminder that California’s fresh fruit industry—vital to both the state and national economy—relies heavily on an immigrant workforce. These workers are indispensable, not…
Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland
…from farmers and industry advocates concerned about the long-term impact on California’s food production. Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland “A Rude Awakening” for Sacramento “If I win this election,…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…of working with lawmakers and executives at every level of government to enact swift and decisive measures that secure American land for American farmers. 2. Strengthening Agricultural Supply Chain Resilience…