…water management solutions. They also touched on the Trump administration’s plan to reorganize and downsize the USDA, including consolidating programs and relocating employees to hubs around the country. Finally, they…
Produce Safety Rule Compliance for Large Farms Begins
By Friday musa, via Wikimedia Commons The US Food and Drug Administration‘s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule compliance for large farms has begun, with small farms facing…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-25-25
…Rodeo, highlighting its significance and potential impact on local businesses. They also delved into trade tensions, noting China’s denial of softening tariffs and the Trump administration’s conflicting statements. The conversation…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-24-25
…de-escalation. Key figures, including CEOs from major retailers, are urging a resolution to avoid product shortages. Kent Bacus from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association highlighted the Trump administration’s proactive approach…
Rollins: Trump Pressed Trudeau on Dairy Trade, Calls Issue a Priority
By incommunicado / via Wikimedia Commons U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed this week that dairy trade issues remain a priority under President Trump. “Yes, the dairy piece of that…
NCBA Supports Trump Administration’s Tariff Strategy
Ocean Outback, Fremantle Bahnfrend / via Wikimedia Commons The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) supports the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, viewing tariffs as a means to an end rather than…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…appointments in the Trump administration, highlighting Brooke Rollins’ role and her dedication to Trump’s agenda. The conversation shifted to economic topics, including President Trump’s consideration of firing Federal Reserve Chair…
USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board Sees Tariff Hits to US Meat Exports
…purchases of soybeans, as it did during its trade war with the US during President Trump’s first term. That trade war ended with Trump’s Phase I deal, but China fell…
Trump Administration Challenging California Governor’s Lawsuit Against Tariff Regime
DepositPhotos image The Trump administration is challenging California Governor Gavin Newsom’s lawsuit against the US tariff regime, aiming to move it from San Francisco Federal Court to the Court of…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…the hosts discussed the Trump administration’s proposal to redefine harm in the Endangered Species Act, potentially affecting wildlife protections. Lastly, Papagni promoted an upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in…
White House Budget Proposal Targets Local FSA, NRCS Offices for Closure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency service center in Highmore, South Dakota. By Tony Webster / via Wikimedia Commons image The Trump administration is proposing steep cuts to…
American Agriculture History Minute-Northwest Territory Established
How the United States Came into Possession of the Northwest Territory F. Rentschler of the Works Progress Administration/Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…Ag Net News Hour focused on a federal judge’s ruling that the Trump administration cannot freeze funds allocated under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by the Biden administration. Judge Mary…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
…are facing due to President Trump’s shifting tariff policies and global market instability. Ma emphasized California’s major role in agriculture, noting the state grows over 400 commodities and exports more…


















