…for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Samir Sheik, Air Pollution Control Officer for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District The roundtable brought together a diverse group…
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
…a growing threat to rural communities and natural resources. Additional advocacy priorities included: Protecting private property rights Labor and trade policy reform Addressing regulatory burdens Engaging in the Budget Reconciliation…
Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture
…expansion across the continent—starting with the postal service. Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture In 1775, Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first Postmaster General by the Continental…
USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
…FSIS to Play Central Role The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which is tasked with ensuring the safety, wholesomeness, and accurate labeling of meat, poultry, and egg products,…
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…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
…were capable of carrying nearly double the cargo, but the natural limitations of the waterways remained a bottleneck for economic and agricultural growth. The Erie Canal: A Game-Changer for Agriculture…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…yields, and adapting to tighter resources—and called for more representation of farmers on regulatory boards. A Call for Optimism Amid Uncertainty Despite economic and regulatory pressure, Foglio remains committed to…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…doing what we’re doing on the ground every single day. That’s taking care of our natural resources and producing a high-quality protein that is loved here domestically and around the…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
…exports of oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and fuel products are set to rise, benefitting domestic producers and the broader energy sector. $4.5 Billion in Agricultural Exports The agreement also…
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…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…Tanimura & Antle’s collaboration spans California, Mexico, and Yuma, bringing extensive resources and experience to the startups incubated through The Reservoir. A new startup has already joined the program, signaling…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…hurdles like the roadless rule, which has long restricted forest service access. McGill noted that California media is pushing back on the changes, but he emphasized that new fire roads…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
…the State Water Resources Control Board, California Air Resources Board (CARB), and various pesticide regulatory bodies. He criticized what he described as “madness” from CARB, including mandates that push Tier…
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced an immediate expansion of citrus greening (Huanglongbing/HLB) quarantines in California. This action, taken in coordination with the California Department…