…comprehensive new plan to strengthen national food safety efforts. The initiative reflects USDA’s continued commitment to preventing foodborne illnesses and protecting the public. USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
Final USDA Citrus Production Forecast Shows Mixed Results for 2025 Season The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its final citrus production forecast for the…
Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding
…significant mineral development projects in South America. Stay tuned for more updates on global fertilizer trends and ag infrastructure developments. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…vertically integrated produce business. The company not only grows but also packs and ships its own potatoes, watermelons, and table grapes. They’ve established international markets across Asia, Australia, New Zealand,…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…and Generational Exits With water, freight, and labor all tightening, some multigenerational farmers are exiting agriculture altogether. “You’re seeing third, fourth generation farmers selling property… and buying an office building…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…Grandmother, and it stuck,” she said. What started as casual videos in her kitchen snowballed into a media whirlwind that included appearances on Good Morning America, Today, and Access Hollywood….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…and crops. While Josh looks forward to time on the water, Nick reminds us that this year’s ideal growing conditions have farmers thankful—at least for now. The feature interview today…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…Business Centers—a key initiative launched to support small farmers and local food enterprises across the United States. Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program A COVID-Era Initiative Designed for…
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
…includes $4.5 billion in American agricultural exports, a boost to farmers and food producers across the U.S. A highlight of the pact is a commitment by the Indonesian Wheat Flour…
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…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…you’re putting in more hours pumping water—whether during the season or off-season—you must prioritize flushing your system to avoid future breakdowns and maintain irrigation efficiency. This post is brought to…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
AgNet News Hour: Connecting California Farming with the Future On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a powerful blend of…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…at supporting farmers and ranchers who experienced crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The announcement was made by USDA and further detailed by American Farm Bureau…