…local and national hay market with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities. Foglio says that they are experiencing some downward pressure with out of state ranches and tariff uncertainly has limited…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…by powerful environmental NGOs that target farmers operating within and near Point Reyes National Seashore. These lawsuits began as far back as 2016 and have drained local farmers financially and…
Rollins: “To Make America Healthy Again, We Must Make Agriculture Great Again”
…national wellness efforts. “Without American agriculture at the center of this discussion,” Rollins declared, “we cannot truly make America healthy again.” Rollins praised the current state of the nation’s food…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
…and entrepreneurial opportunities. “This is small and medium-sized American businesses getting wiped out,” said Reisinger. “It’s not just a rural issue. It’s a national one.” A Call for Innovation and…
Concerns Voiced on Proposed Expansion of Futures Trading Hours
Depositphotos image The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has voiced concerns regarding a proposed expansion of futures trading hours to a 24/7 schedule. In a formal statement to the…
Fruit Storage Trends Reflect Decline
…to national apple reserves. Among the varieties dominating storage inventories, Red Delicious, Gala, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Cosmic Crisp, and Fuji remain the most prevalent. While apple stocks remain relatively…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…is pushing 45,000 farms out of business every year and why younger generations are turning away from farming altogether. With a focus on both national and California-specific challenges—like burdensome regulations…
Are Solar Panels Safe on Farmland?
…a family farmer says: “I am very concerned with America’s prime farmland, being covered with taxpayer subsidize, solar panel installation, food security is national security and if we cover our…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…boxes, down from 9 million, leading to more domestic consumption. Strawberries are also performing well. The Trump administration’s plan to increase logging in national forests by 25% over five years…
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
Pivot irrigation on a cotton field USDA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the origins of Valley Irrigation. American Agriculture History Minute:…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…months, tensions mounted. The Center for Biological Diversity sued the National Park Service, arguing grazing leases harm the environment. Meanwhile, the Public Lands Council defended ranchers, advocating for multi-use land…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
The USDA Farmers Market on the National Mall is the Department’s own “living laboratory” for farmers market operations across the country. The market offers an opportunity to more than 30…
Tariff 90-day Deal USA and China
…whom he had previously only had a video call. Ambassador Jamieson Greer was familiar with other leaders from the delegation. The good personal interaction and the representation of national interests…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…worm, a decision supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The hosts also touched on the US-Ukraine deal and the potential for in-person talks between Zelensky and Putin Mike Strands,…