…a family farmer says: “I am very concerned with America’s prime farmland, being covered with taxpayer subsidize, solar panel installation, food security is national security and if we cover our…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
…strong proponent of advancing trade efforts that strengthen U.S. agriculture on the international stage. She has championed agreements that open new markets and create opportunities for American farmers, positioning the…
Tree Nut Industry Preparing for an Important Event
…those involved in the tree nut sector. As California farmers navigate ongoing environmental and economic challenges, innovative programs and industry events play a crucial role in shaping the future of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Urban Electrification in the 1920s
…Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute, discussing the evolution of electrification in America during the early 1900s. He highlights how electric power transformed from a luxury to an essential…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…trade talks continue, and China negotiations are ongoing. Weather conditions in the US, Brazil, and China are impacting agricultural markets. The Make America Healthy Again Commission‘s potential ban on pesticides…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
DepositPhotos image Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, recently visited Nebraska to discuss the Trump administration’s “Farmers First” policies, which aim to support small-scale farmers. She emphasized…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…optimism among farmers due to recent trade agreements, particularly with China. They note a poll showing 75% of farmers feeling more positive. The conversation shifts to the impact of severe…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the United States has been seamless this season. California’s blueberry harvest began two weeks ago, and thanks to…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
…shaping the department’s future. The discussions in Nebraska signal a continued push for reform, aiming to create a more responsive and farmer-focused USDA. “Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins Sponsored…
Positive Tariff Update for California
…news for California farmers on avocados, almonds, pistachios. Avocados from Mexico, which supply 91% of the US consumed are exempt from Mexican avocados from tariffs under the USMCA. The volume…
California Needs New Water Plan
…the time the beautiful snowpack goes right into the ocean. This is our new normal and it’s putting our water supply and economy at risk for farmers. Farmers are always…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-20-25
…the booming berry sector to the sweet success of California table grapes and a deep dive into the organic future of American agriculture, this episode is packed with insights, laughs,…
Avocados and Saving Water
…no one had done on this scale before. The goal was to develop more accurate crop coefficient, key figures that tell farmers how much water the trees really need and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…water storage, and ensure future water supply for farming, according to Newsom. The discussion stresses the Governor’s urgency of streamlining permitting, securing funding, and preventing litigation delays. Some questioned Newsom’s…