…message is clear: the USDA is putting farmers first. She covers a lot of ground, from slashing red tape and expanding global trade to confronting Prop 12, managing labor issues,…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
…and enable reinvestment in farm infrastructure and operations. Crucially, the bill includes updates to key federal farm programs such as the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program. These adjustments aim to…
NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries
…farmers, enabling them to reinvest in their operations and secure future stability. Another critical provision involves farm programs, which would receive extensions to continue offering vital assistance to producers. Among…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins appeared before the House Agriculture Committee this week, presenting an assertive outline of the USDA’s priorities and accomplishments during her first 118 days in…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…Expertise, Local Impact More than 25 experts from institutions like the University of California and USDA will present their latest findings. According to Saa, these aren’t just academic updates—they’re practical…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
…Program. This grant opportunity supports on-farm demonstration and evaluation projects that utilize innovative, biologically-based farming systems. The goal is to promote sustainable pest management while maintaining crop yields and farm…
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
DepositPhotos image July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding producers across the country to submit…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
Stuart Woolf of Woolf Farming and Processing Urges Immediate Solutions to a Growing Emergency In an interview with Nick Papagni of AgNet West, Stuart Woolf — CEO of Woolf Farming…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
Catch Today’s AgNet News Hour – Essential Updates for Farmers and Ranchers! Good morning and happy Tuesday to all our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners! Join Nick Papagni and Josh…
USDA Office Closures Scaled Back Amid Growing Tensions and Revisions
Revised DOGE List Reduces Planned Closures and Projected Savings USDA Office Closures Scaled Back Amid Growing Tensions and Revisions The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will now close fewer than…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…cherry heist in the San Joaquin Valley. As cherry prices soar, criminals are increasingly targeting these high-value crops. We break down how to protect your farm and what’s driving these…
Honeybee Health Program Moves Through California Assembly
…crisis head-on. It strengthens bee health by investing in research, education, and pollinator friendly practices. The program will offer incentives for commercial beekeepers and farmers to adopt practices that support…
American Agriculture History Minute: Why a Farmland Auction Draws a Crowd
A plot of farmland just south of Meadow Barn Farm. Basher Eyre / Auction I shall sadly not be bidding at, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
A Valley Legacy Rooted in Grit For Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a family legacy dating back to the Great Depression. His…