Shutterstock image Plant genetic researchers, including those at USDA, are relying on genetic resources like data to help expedite the crossbreeding process to develop new grape varieties. Rod Bain has…
American Agriculture History Minute: Stubborn as a Missouri Mule
Image by Kevin from Pixabay I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Stubborn as a Missouri Mule Missouri was nationally known for the quality…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
…CEO of the Almond Alliance and Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of the Interior in the first Trump Administration. NACD looks forward to collaborating with her to promote effective,…
USDA Decides to Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments
By rdonar/DepositPhotos image U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the USDA will release previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy for America Program, Empowering Rural America, and Powering Affordable…
2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism
The 2025 California tomato season has commenced with optimism, as transplanting begins across the Central Valley. Improved water availability and investments in reservoir infrastructure are expected to support the growth…
Impact of the Clean Water Act on Landowners
By egonzitter/DepositPhotos image Today’s report looks at the impact of the Clean Water Act on landowners since 1972 and the changes in the definition of “Waters of the US” under…
Progress Report on HPAI Prevention and Mitigation Strategy
The Agriculture Secretary recently provided the first progress report associated with USDA’s five-prong strategy to combat both High Path Avian Flu outbreaks in poultry flocks and higher egg prices. Rod…
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Established Among Farming Leading States
Pixabay image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Established Among Farming Leading States Missouri has a proud agricultural tradition. In fact, the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
…Pesticides, particularly neonicotinoids, are suspected, with multi-generational harm noted. The California almond industry, worth $11 billion, faces severe pollination shortages. Despite concerns, some argue that more bee companies indicate a…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
Image by Kotangens/DepositPhotos image Women are playing an increasingly vital role in California’s agriculture industry, with the state leading the nation in female-operated farms. A new analysis from Trace One…
CDPR Introduces Spray Days California
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has introduced Spray Days California, a novel statewide system providing transparent notifications about the use of restricted material pesticides. This system offers online…
Americans See Meat as Essential to a Healthy Diet
Image by Marco Rückauer from Pixabay Meat sales reached a record $104.6 billion in 2024, with volume increasing by 2.3% from the previous year. On average, consumers buy meat more…
US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth
DepositPhotos image The US organic market is experiencing significant growth, with a rise in consumer demand for high-value products like fresh berries, as evidenced by the $5.7 billion in organic…
Factors Behind March Cattle on Feed Report
How do lower placements of cattle in feedlots for the month of February factor into USDA’s latest look at cattle inventory? Rod Bain reports. Factors Behind March Cattle on Feed…