…building buzz—it’s a can’t-miss opportunity for the ag community. Nick and Josh also break down urgent developments from the USDA. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is taking firm action to…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…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 and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
…Indian government. Competing with Chile Despite the challenges, U.S. walnuts still reach India, where they compete directly with Chilean exports. Together, the U.S. and Chile dominate walnut trade into the…
John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming
In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to one of the most pivotal innovations in U.S. farming history—the invention of the steel plow. John Deere’s Steel…
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
U.S. Agricultural Exports to Mexico Hit $30.2 Billion in 2024 According to the latest USDA report, Mexico was the number one destination for U.S. agricultural exports in 2024, receiving $30.2…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…first.” Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…a businessman and longtime supporter of agriculture, lays out his vision to revitalize California by reducing regulation, restoring water infrastructure, and protecting farmland from being converted into subsidized solar developments….
India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook
…the cost on delivery.” But now, a breakthrough agreement between the U.S. and India will reduce the tariff to 30%, opening the door to massive growth. Paving the Way for…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
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…