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…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…taxes, reducing regulation, and appointing common-sense people.” He highlighted the 4,000+ gubernatorial appointments he would control, particularly to agencies like CARB and the State Water Resources Control Board. Fixing the…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…agricultural productivity, local economies, and rural communities. The Blueprint emphasizes that legal and environmental restrictions have made it increasingly difficult for farmers and residents to access necessary water resources—turning a…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…Hilton even proposes legal actions and agency appointments to roll back overreach from agencies like CARB and the State Water Resources Control Board. Nick and Josh push Hilton on what…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the survey will be sent to 2,000 grape growers across the country in late July. USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey Vital Data for the Grape…