…600,000 tons of surplus forage has entered the local market, driving prices down and creating a placement crisis for farmers and dairies. Why It Matters Alfalfa is being replaced in…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…when it comes to our American farmers. That’s been true through generations, and it’s very true here in California. As you know, the land is plentiful and fertile. There’s incredible…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-23-25
…and depression are linked, and volunteer peer counselors and school counselors are noted as resources. The segment also touches on the trust in American farmers, with a new survey showing…
Kennedy Pledges Support for U.S. Farmers
…will unfairly target American agriculture, modern farming practices and the crop protection tools our farmers rely on.” Said Sen Hyde-Smith. Kennedy responded directly to the senator’s concerns, aiming to set…
RKF Talks Pre-MAHA Report
RFK Jr is laying out a 68-page MAHA report to make America healthy again. “We can all agree that the United States, as a world superpower, can’t continue to spend…
Are Solar Panels Safe on Farmland?
…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…