U.S. Agricultural Exports to Mexico Hit $30.2 Billion in 2024 According to the latest USDA report, Mexico was the number one destination for U.S. agricultural exports in 2024, receiving $30.2…
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…
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
The Reservoir: A New Vision for the Future of Agriculture Nick Papagni of The Ag Meter recently spoke with Danny Bernstein, CEO of The Reservoir, a forward-thinking agricultural incubator focused…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…initiatives. Government agencies, industry associations, and agricultural economists depend on NASS data to design effective support systems for farmers nationwide. Flexible and Confidential Participation Selected grape growers will have multiple…
America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794
…up new markets for agricultural goods. Tolls and Trade Travelers were charged a modest toll, estimated at two to five cents, to use the improved road. This toll helped maintain…
Immigration Plan Proposed to Keep Undocumented Farm Workers
…Speaking in Des Moines, Iowa, Trump outlined a more pragmatic, economically focused vision, granting agricultural employers a pivotal role in shaping workforce policy. Farmers to Help Decide Who Stays In…
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Delivers Tax Relief for Ag Producers
The House of Representatives has passed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill“, a sweeping tax reform package that marks a major legislative victory for America’s agricultural community, especially cattle producers and…
Steamboats, Settlers Drove American Agriculture Westward
By 1790, the western boundary of the young United States had reached the eastern edge of the Appalachian Mountains—roughly 255 miles inland from the Atlantic. With a population nearing 4…
Cal/OSHA Staggered Schedules, Mask Rules Proposal Opposed
A coalition of 23 leading agricultural organizations has formally voiced its opposition to proposed Cal/OSHA regulations that would impose staggered work schedules and lower the air quality threshold for mandatory…
Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson
…chains a full year in advance, starting with contracts in September for shipments that may not take place until the following August. This long shelf life allows processors and retailers…
Assemblyman Warns of $8 Gas and Regulatory Strain on Farmers
…really fueling the state’s agricultural and economic issues. Read more, and listen to David Tangipa’s full interview here. Nick Papagni reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Purina Podcast: Managing for…
Southern Border Action Could Protect Farms
…agricultural future. Catch the full interview Nick had with Michael where a lot of important topics were discussed in relation to California agriculture, and what is affecting the producers today….
Ag Economy Barometer Dips in June, Signals Mixed Outlook
…caution among U.S. agricultural producers. Despite the decline, the index remains 41 points above its June 2024 level—signaling overall sentiment is still stronger than a year ago. Short-Term Stability, Long-Term…
Oliver Family Legacy and the Evolution of Tractor Manufacturing
…major investments in assembly line technology—forced the family to sell the company to White Motor Corporation in 1960. White continued expanding its agricultural footprint by acquiring Cockshutt of Canada in…