…due to recurring drought cycles and stringent water restrictions. Dave Puglia, President and CEO of the Western Growers Association, highlights the urgent need for a multifaceted approach to address the…
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
…patterns, water availability, and trade policies all play a role in influencing agricultural success. As conditions shift, stakeholders across the industry continue to assess the evolving landscape to determine long-term…
American Agriculture History Minute: Economic Impact of Rural Electrification
…impacted rural economies, keeping them primarily agricultural-based. He points out that businesses and factories preferred urban locations where electrical power was readily available. Mark concludes today’s program by highlighting a…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
…the necessity of oversight to protect consumers and safeguard agricultural interests. Without proper inspections, the risk of infested avocados reaching grocery stores and households increases, potentially leading to widespread issues…
Rollins on Major Components of the Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…initiative focuses on streamlining and simplifying USDA tools, making essential resources more accessible and efficient for both new and multi-generational farmers. By improving the accessibility of agricultural programs and funding…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…Trump administration to reinstate inspectors, emphasizing the necessity of oversight to protect consumers and safeguard agricultural interests. Without proper inspections, the risk of infested avocados reaching grocery stores and households…
Hay and Alfalfa Market After Tariffs
…month of our inventory, you know, Idaho, Utah, Western Arizona, Nevada, of baled forages of both combination between grass and alfalfa. So call it three and a half million tons…
Rollins Lays Out Policies of Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…sustainability. The initiative focuses on streamlining and simplifying USDA tools, making essential resources more accessible and efficient for both new and multi-generational farmers. By improving the accessibility of agricultural programs…
Rollins: “To Make America Healthy Again, We Must Make Agriculture Great Again”
…Brooke Rollins: “To Make America Healthy Again, We Must Make Agriculture Great Again” About the Reporter: Nick Papagni is the Ag Meter for AgNet West, covering national agricultural policy and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…broader implications of tariffs on agricultural trade, including the high costs of farming in California due to labor, fuel, and water expenses. Nick also mentions an upcoming interview with Steve…
Concerns Voiced on Proposed Expansion of Futures Trading Hours
Depositphotos image The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has voiced concerns regarding a proposed expansion of futures trading hours to a 24/7 schedule. In a formal statement to the…
Fruit Storage Trends Reflect Decline
…outlook across fruit markets underscores both resilience and vulnerability in agricultural production. Apple holdings demonstrate relative strength, likely benefiting from improved storage technologies and supply chain efficiencies. Conversely, environmental unpredictability…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…numbers to put into perspective. China was shipping anywhere between 2,000 to 300,000 tons a month of our inventory, Idaho, Utah, Western Arizona, Nevada, of baled forages of both combination between grass and…
Southern California Drought Elevates Wildfire Risks
Avocado grove Brooks Tropicals, via Wikimedia Commons In Southern California, persistent drought conditions continue to elevate wildfire risks, posing a significant challenge for agricultural communities, especially avocado growers. Wildfires last…