…a little bit better demand from American almonds post-tariff because China and some other countries actually did the entertain purchasing their almonds elsewhere from Australia, New Zealand, and they weren’t happy with the…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…piece of ground themselves and see if they could pursue something. That would be a really good thing if there was a brighter economic future in it for all these…
Kennedy Pledges Support for U.S. Farmers
President Trump Participates in a MAHA Commission Event with Robert Kennedy, Jr., and others In Washington Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought to reassure farmers…
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…
Southern California Drought Elevates Wildfire Risks
Avocado grove Brooks Tropicals, via Wikimedia Commons In Southern California, persistent drought conditions continue to elevate wildfire risks, posing a significant challenge for agricultural communities, especially avocado growers. Wildfires last…
Are Solar Panels Safe on Farmland?
…farm ground with Chinese solar panels, we will become dependent on foreign adversaries for food. According to the EPA. Solar panels contain hazardous waste that can be harmful to human…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
Beth Ford, President and CEO of Land O’Lakes, Inc., has once again been recognized as one of the most influential leaders in business. Fortune magazine has ranked Ford as the…
Oceanside Pole Program Launches Commercial Production of Sweet Red Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers in the field Rob Bertholf, via Wikimedia Commons Beyond avocados, another key development in California agriculture is the Oceanside Pole Program, which has officially launched commercial production…
Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program-Receives Funding from CDFA
Internet Archive Book Images, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (CDFA/SACRAMENTO, May 20, 2025) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded a total of $485,174 in funding from the…
Tree Nut Industry Preparing for an Important Event
The tree nut industry is preparing for an important event on the agricultural calendar—the 2025 Western Tree Nut Association annual meeting. Scheduled to take place in Monterey, California, this gathering…
American Agriculture History Minute: Urban Electrification in the 1920s
View of an electricity substation, circa 1926 Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber, in 1926. Godber Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark…
Almond Update: ABC Making Significant Strides in Boosting Almond Exports
…growth, ensuring that U.S. almonds remain a staple in Turkey, Morocco, and beyond. For more information, go to almonds.com Almond Update: ABC Making Significant Strides in Boosting Almond Exports Sponsored…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…almond exports in their weekly Almond Update feature segment. The US paused tariffs on China for 90 days, while the EU delayed new regulations. The U.S.-UK trade deal, announced on…
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…