New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
Lawnmower Origins in Agriculture History
…revolutionary idea: the lawnmower. Lawnmower Origins in Agriculture History From Cloth Factory to Cutting Grass Edwin Beard Budding, an English engineer, may not be a household name in agricultural circles,…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs & Grower Strategy USDA Crop Estimate Creates Market Ripples The USDA’s objective almond forecast of 3.0 billion pounds surprised many in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…must-listen for anyone with a stake in American agriculture. One of the biggest stories this week is Australia reopening its market to U.S. beef. After a 20-year ban due to…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
…Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…the United States. Canada imported $3 billion from Mexico. The U.S. imported over 24 billion pounds of fresh produce from Mexico, valued at $19.6 billion. The U.S. also exported more…
Red Meat Production Slips in June as Beef Output Declines
USDA Reports Slight Drop in Monthly Red Meat Output According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), red meat production declined slightly in June 2025, falling…
Tangerines, Lemons Up; Grapefruit Down in New Forecast
USDA Forecast Reveals Shifts Across Citrus Varieties The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its outlook for the 2024–2025 citrus season, revealing a mixed picture for growers and markets….
USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs in Major Reorganization
…Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees from Washington, D.C. to regional hubs across the country. This move marks the first phase of a broader agency reorganization strategy designed to decentralize operations…
Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture
…the practice of irrigation dates back thousands of years. Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture Ancient farmers in Asia and Africa were among the first to manipulate water for agriculture,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…“That’s the problem right there.” Beyond water, the hosts touch on USDA restructuring, new cross-border water funding agreements, and the upcoming segment on almonds featuring Valley Pride Ag’s Sonny Torr….
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
…food than it exports, a reversal from previous decades. Lorrie Boyer has this report for AgNet West: U.S. Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit From Trade Surplus to…
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
…before the House Agriculture Committee to highlight the damaging effects of California’s Proposition 12. Speaking on behalf of the pork industry, the pair called on Congress to support committee chair…
Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban
…Win for U.S. Agriculture and Global Trade Fairness The reopening of the Australian market reflects not just a policy win, but a broader victory for U.S. agriculture. It sends a…