In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, we dive deep into a critical but often overlooked pillar of the agriculture industry, freight. Nick Papagni and Josh McGill talk with…
Ticks to Tech: The Evolution of Cattle Ear Tags
…progress. —Mark Oppold, American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). Following meetings in Sacramento, the group participated in a roundtable discussion, handler facility visit, and a tour of the Port of…
California Dairy in the Spotlight: Generations of Dedication and a Future of Uncertainty
…area. A third-generation dairyman, Bakker shared his journey in agriculture, managing over 6,000 cows and farming 2,000 acres with his family. His deep ties to both the land and the…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
U.S. and EU Finalize Major Agricultural Trade Agreement DepositPhotos image The United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU), two of the world’s largest agricultural trade partners, have reached a…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
USDA and NRCS Partner to Collect Data from 23,000 Operations The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…is key to a resilient food system. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
…block the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from collecting sensitive information about individuals receiving food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In California, this program is known as…
Land for Service: How Revolutionary Soldiers Were Paid in Acres
…in Agriculture This policy helped shape early American agriculture by populating rural regions with veteran-settlers who brought the land into cultivation. It also marked one of the first major intersections…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-30-25
Fixing Groundwater Policy from the Ground Up On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive into one of the most critical issues facing California agriculture: water. And…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
…potential advantages—especially in global markets. Roughly 70% of U.S. almonds are sold internationally, and the behavior of those export markets plays a critical role in overall price stabilization. “The way…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
Bird Flu Devastates California Dairy Sector DepositPhotos image A widespread outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has devastated California’s dairy industry, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to distribute over…
USDA July Cattle Report Reveals Continued Decline in Herd Size
After a two-year hiatus, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest July cattle report, revealing further contraction in the nation’s cattle inventory. The findings, shared by Travis…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
Strengthening USDA Services to Support Farmers and Safeguard Food Supply The California Avocado Commission is applauding a recent move by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restructure key components…