…including water management and economic viability. They discussed the Sumo Mandarin as a favorite variety and the logistics of farming on steep inclines. The interview included a hike to a…
White House Budget Proposal Targets Local FSA, NRCS Offices for Closure
…the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The fiscal year 2026 proposal, outlined in a passback document obtained by reporters, would slash funding for agricultural research, conservation programs, and rural…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…funds. The conversation debated the legality of Trump’s actions, with one speaker arguing for transparency and the other for adherence to legal processes. The impact on farmers and the farming…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…significant changes to its Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation, and Risk Management Offices, including potential closures and staff consolidation. A proposal from the Office of Management and Budget aims…
Proposed Bill Would Require Congressional Approval Before New Agricultural Tariffs
A new bill introduced by Congressman Adam Gray aims to protect U.S. farmers from economic harm caused by retaliatory tariffs. The “Stop Raising Prices on Food Act” would require the…
BLM May Face More Lawsuits
DepositPhotos image The Interior Department may see more lawsuits after announcing it would no longer require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to create an environmental impact statement for more…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…with strong balance sheets and favorable liquidity. Farm income in early 2025 is supported by payments to crop producers authorized under the American Relief Act, which signed by President Biden…
CDFA/OARS Allocates Grants Aimed at Reducing Methane Emissions
…$24.82 million in grants to 30 projects aimed at reducing methane emissions. These projects, part of the Alternative Manure Management Program and the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, are…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-15-25
…discussion on the Ag Net News Hour focused on the impact of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on food bank and school lunch programs, noting that while the…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Dairy Access and Support Farmers
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) have introduced the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act, a bipartisan effort to expand access to dairy products for SNAP recipients while strengthening…
NPPC Supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act
DepositPhotos image The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act introduced in the Senate, which aims to prevent a confusing array of state-specific farm…
Tree Nut Growers Prepare for New Water Rules Ahead of 2025 Deadline
…Modernization Act (FSMA) and the Produce Safety Rule (PSR) agricultural water requirements, which went into effect on April 7, 2025. WTNA President and CEO Roger A. Isom opened the event…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…impact of tariffs on agriculture, particularly the 10% blanket tariffs and the 90-day delay on reciprocal tariffs for countries willing to negotiate. China’s tariffs have risen to 125% on US…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and high water prices, which should be $15,000-$20,000 per acre but are $32,000-$42,000, are significant factors. The highest agricultural land values remain in Kern County…