DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference In 1850, it’s estimated it took 75 to 90 labor…
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening…
EPA to Revise Waters of the U.S. Rule
…Environmental Protection Agency, it is time for them to finally address this issue once and for all in a way that provides American farmers, landowners, businesses, and states with clear…
Consumers Concerned About Tariffs and Rising Food Prices
…public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by…
CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork has awarded $750,000 in grants to seven projects to boost the purchase of fresh fruits,…
Bacon Sales Rise Over the Past Year
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Genetic Resources in Finding Desired Grape Traits
Researchers like those at USDA facilities are using both germplasm and data to help grape producers crossbreed potential varieties with desired traits at a faster rate. Rod Bain reports. Genetic…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Lorrie Boyer and Nick “The Pagmeter” discussed the challenges faced by young farmers and ranchers, highlighting the American Farm Bureau…
Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs
DepositPhotos image Despite President Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on Mexican imports for a month, duties on Canadian and Chinese goods remain in place, posing significant challenges for American farmers,…
Rollins Supports President Trump’s Border Security and Mass Deportation Policies
Immigration Officers and National Guard Conduct Operation on the ‘La Bestia’ Train to Prevent Migrants from Traveling Aboard DepositPhotos image USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins supports President Trump’s border security and…
UC Davis Launches Website and Video Series Titled “From Labs to Lives”
…reduced funding. The website features video interviews with faculty, downloadable resources like flash cards and fact sheets, and research briefs on federal agency impacts. UC Davis Launches Website and Video…
USDA Ordered to Reinstate Over 5,000 Probationary Workers
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-10-25
…Denver, Colorado, recently, Lorrie had the opportunity to speak with the farmers about the imposed tariffs, and the impact they expected to feel. There were many farmers that were actually…