DepositPhotos image Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, recently visited Nebraska to discuss the Trump administration’s “Farmers First” policies, which aim to support small-scale farmers. She emphasized…
Dangers of the Screwworm to Cattle Operations
…animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal. NWS can infest livestock, pets, wildlife, occasionally birds, and in rare cases, people. Courtesy of USDA/APHIS Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…farms, which make up 86% of U.S. farms, operating on 41% of farmland and generating 24% of farm production. The program, funded by USDA, provides grants rather than federal money,…
Soil in Organic is a Big Thing
Organic farm planted with various type of organic vegetables and fruits Wee Hong, via Wikimedia Commons Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms in Kingsburg California and how important…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
…shaping the department’s future. The discussions in Nebraska signal a continued push for reform, aiming to create a more responsive and farmer-focused USDA. “Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins Sponsored…
Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups
…can refine their technologies, test their products in real farm settings, and bring transformative advancements to specialty crop farming. Reservoir Farms Opens Applications for Inaugural Cohort of 12 Startups Sponsored…
Salinas, California Broccoli Supply Remains Strong
Broccoli farm and big export trucks on background. Image by deyangeorgiev2/DepositPhotos image The broccoli supply from Salinas, California, remains strong, with growers reporting favorable weather conditions contributing to steady production….
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
Pivot irrigation on a cotton field USDA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the origins of Valley Irrigation. American Agriculture History Minute:…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…water storage, and ensure future water supply for farming, according to Newsom. The discussion stresses the Governor’s urgency of streamlining permitting, securing funding, and preventing litigation delays. Some questioned Newsom’s…
Cattle Market Currently Navigating Uncharted Territory
…a significant role in sustaining high prices. According to the latest USDA cattle inventory report, the U.S. cattle herd has reached its lowest level in nearly 65 years, further constraining…
Disaster Declaration Submitted by San Joaquin County Agriculture Commissioner
Mx. Granger, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons In response, the San Joaquin County Agriculture Commissioner has submitted a disaster declaration to the California Office of Emergency Services. The state agency will…
Crop Production Report Offers Key Insights for 2024–2025 Season
…Father of Nehrams2020, via Wikimedia Commons The recently released USDA Crop Production Report offers key insights into the 2024–2025 season. The total U.S. orange forecast stands at 2.46 million tons,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early International Relations and Cold War Impact
…on his farm, which led to a notable business development – the company began selling hybrid seed to the Soviet Union. The company underwent multiple ownership changes over a 30-year…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-16-25
…streamlined tool by the Almond Board of California. This tool helps translate on-farm practices into recognized conservation codes, simplifying the application process. The segment concluded with a teaser for a…