Yuma Leads U.S. Winter Vegetable Supply Chain Yuma, Arizona has earned its title as the Winter Lettuce Capital of the World by producing over 90% of all lettuce and leafy…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
A Strategic Blueprint for Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture In a significant move to fortify the nation’s agricultural sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a comprehensive National Farm Security…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…foreign competitors face far fewer restrictions. “It makes it really tough to be competitive,” he warned, especially as other countries adopt U.S. techniques without the regulatory price tag. Labor Reform…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…action on long-delayed projects like the Sites Reservoir and denounced policies that prioritize fish over farms. “We’re flushing 75% of our water to the ocean while farms go dry. It’s…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…Central Valley growers: the spread of solar farms on fertile agricultural land. Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Ag Land “It’s Heartbreaking,” Says Hilton Hilton didn’t hold back. “It…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…1156, which allows pauses on the Williamson Act and enables the conversion of ag land to solar farms. Hilton calls it “heartbreaking,” emphasizing that farmland in California, especially the Central…
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…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
…family-run farms. “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers Permanent Death Tax Relief A cornerstone of the bill is the permanent estate tax exemption—set at $15 million…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
…family farms—has passed. Find out what it means for tax reform, farm succession, and the long-term viability of American agriculture. Plus, a look at the decline of an American pantry…
Daniel Halladay Revolutionized Windmill Technology in 1854
…of steel instead of wood, greatly improving durability. Halladay’s invention laid the foundation for the modern windmills and turbines we see today—providing consistent power and irrigation to farms across America…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a second round of marketing assistance for specialty crops—delivering critical financial support for America’s blueberry growers. USDA Rolls Out New Round of…
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
…His message is clear: fixing the border isn’t just about immigration—it’s about protecting farmworkers and America’s food supply. Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms Coyotes Exploiting Farm Labor In a…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
…focused on U.S. mushroom production. This initiative aims to collect vital data on a sector that, while niche, plays a significant economic and agricultural role. NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production…
H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers
…rural communities and is deeply rooted in the agricultural economy. “Most of the workers live in our rural communities. They are part of those farms and those families.” Cunha continues…