The Reservoir: A New Vision for the Future of Agriculture Nick Papagni of The Ag Meter recently spoke with Danny Bernstein, CEO of The Reservoir, a forward-thinking agricultural incubator focused…
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
…ABI’s complaint, the outcome could set a long-term precedent for how food labels are regulated—impacting everything from plant-based dairy alternatives to meat substitutes across U.S. grocery shelves. Sponsored Content Let’s…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is gearing up to launch a nationwide survey that will play a critical role in shaping the 2025 grape production forecast. Conducted by the…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…agriculture, commerce, and community growth in a young nation. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers
In this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager, dives into one of the season’s biggest pest pressures: spider mites….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…show is the USDA’s unveiling of the National Farm Security Action Plan. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins rolled out a sweeping federal initiative designed to safeguard U.S. agriculture from foreign…
Hilton: California Broken by Extremism, Incompetence
…incompetence,” he said. He summed it up with a biting acronym: “DEI—Democrat Extremism and Incompetence.” According to Hilton, this political model has brought severe consequences, especially for California’s agriculture industry….
Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program
Guest Worker Program Could Ease Labor and Border Strains As California agriculture continues to grapple with persistent labor shortages and mounting immigration challenges, Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers…
Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber recently spoke with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” about the increasing challenges faced by producers and the importance of telling agriculture’s true story. Farming Isn’t…
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
President Donald Trump has signaled a major shift in his approach to immigration—proposing that undocumented farm workers be allowed to remain in the U.S. if their employers vouch for them….
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…a monumental win for rural economies. Supporters argue the bill offers a framework for long-term economic stability and generational sustainability in American agriculture. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward
…million, an overwhelming 90% of Americans were farmers, forming the backbone of the nation’s economy and expansion. Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward Just a decade later, wagon trains and…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
…industries. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy…
Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson
…Livestock Risk Protection For 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…