…who’ve been in the country since before 2021. The bill offers work and travel authorization, protection from deportation, and introduces no taxpayer burden since it’s fully funded by the applicants’…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…real challenging for everybody.” Potatoes: A Year-Round Staple While Idaho dominates russet potato production, Kirschenman’s focus is red, white, and yellow varieties—shipped nearly year-round from three regions. Harvests start in…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
Strengthening Beef Security: USDA Unveils National Protection Strategy U.S. cattle producers are welcoming a major announcement from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, who recently unveiled a new national plan aimed…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…about animal welfare. They describe the Food Security and Farm Protection Act as a sweeping attempt to roll back those protections without offering federal standards in their place. Potential Impact…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…to environmental stewardship, transparency and sustainability are taking center stage in the modern beef industry. According to Kirsten Nichols, a sustainability and animal care scientist with Certified Angus Beef, cattle…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…Support To streamline the application process, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will mail pre-filled applications to eligible producers using data from existing crop insurance records. Farmers may also contact their…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…worn-out Southern soil. He championed the use of alternative crops like peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans, which replenished nutrients in the ground and provided economic opportunities for struggling farmers. Carver’s…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…operate under some of the strictest environmental regulations in the world, argue that some international competitors gain an unfair advantage by presenting their products as sustainable despite engaging in environmentally…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…Protects Poultry Supply Management Canada recently enacted new legislation that further codifies the protection of its poultry supply management system. The law prevents future trade agreements from altering the system’s…
IFPA Strengthens Voice with UNEP Recognition
…United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The move strengthens the organization’s ability to represent the fresh produce and floral sectors on the world stage, particularly as new packaging and environmental regulations…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
Steve Hilton Vows Agency Reform to Support California Agriculture In an exclusive interview with The Ag Meter, Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, shared his vision for reforming…
Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode”
…denounced what he sees as hypocrisy in California’s environmental policies. “Nothing that they say makes sense,” Bianco said. “At one point they’re saying we can’t drive a motorcycle through the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
…But beyond sweet fruit, he carries the weight of advocating for the state’s farmers in Sacramento and Washington, where he says “regulatory burdens have multiplied 12 to 14 times over…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…continued innovation in crop science, biotechnology, and sustainable practices remains protected and domestically driven. 5. Prioritizing America First in USDA Programs Rollins reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to the “America First”…
