USDA and NRCS Partner to Collect Data from 23,000 Operations The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
…block the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from collecting sensitive information about individuals receiving food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In California, this program is known as…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
Bird Flu Devastates California Dairy Sector DepositPhotos image A widespread outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has devastated California’s dairy industry, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to distribute over…
USDA July Cattle Report Reveals Continued Decline in Herd Size
After a two-year hiatus, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest July cattle report, revealing further contraction in the nation’s cattle inventory. The findings, shared by Travis…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
Strengthening USDA Services to Support Farmers and Safeguard Food Supply The California Avocado Commission is applauding a recent move by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restructure key components…
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs & Grower Strategy USDA Crop Estimate Creates Market Ripples The USDA’s objective almond forecast of 3.0 billion pounds surprised many in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…his insight on California’s almond and walnut markets, addressing the USDA’s surprisingly high crop estimate and its impact on grower prices. Despite the lower-than-hoped-for market numbers, Toor remains optimistic, stressing…
Red Meat Production Slips in June as Beef Output Declines
USDA Reports Slight Drop in Monthly Red Meat Output According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), red meat production declined slightly in June 2025, falling…
Tangerines, Lemons Up; Grapefruit Down in New Forecast
USDA Forecast Reveals Shifts Across Citrus Varieties The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its outlook for the 2024–2025 citrus season, revealing a mixed picture for growers and markets….
USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs in Major Reorganization
…City, Utah This decentralization effort will result in a significant reduction of USDA’s presence in Washington, D.C., with many buildings being vacated or having their use re-evaluated. According to USDA…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…“That’s the problem right there.” Beyond water, the hosts touch on USDA restructuring, new cross-border water funding agreements, and the upcoming segment on almonds featuring Valley Pride Ag’s Sonny Torr….
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
Senator Adam Schiff Calls for Equitable Relief for Specialty and Diversified Growers California Senator Adam Schiff is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fulfill its commitment to…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
Texas Takes Aggressive Action Against Screwworm Resurgence Courtesy of USDA/APHIS In a proactive move to prevent the return of the devastating New World Screwworm, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced…