…White House Photo by Daniel Torok, The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the tariff agreement between China and the United States to pause…
CDFA Seeking Qualified Applicants for Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently seeking qualified applicants for four vacancies on the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee. This specialized committee serves a crucial…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,“ discussed recent trade developments, highlighting a significant…
Trade Agreement with the UK Draws Praise from NCBA
…fair competition. While this agreement is a major diplomatic win, it is not a full free-trade agreement, as such deals require congressional approval. The U.S. Commerce Secretary has hinted that…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discuss various agricultural and economic updates. Nick…
Rollins with ECAP Disaster Component Update
DepositPhotos image The application process for the disaster assistance tranche of USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) is soon coming, according to the Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain reports. Rollins with…
Ag Secretary Rollins Message to Farmers
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” Ag secretary Brook Rollins says we will continue to work on reconstructing, rebuilding, and “I’m proud to be fighting for the most American…
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The AgNet News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” discusses ongoing trade negotiations, highlighting progress between…
Lawfare Portal for Farmers and Ranchers Launched
A USDA portal has been launched to record farmer claims related to unfair and politically motivated lawfare originating under the Biden administration. USDA Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, announced the…
Organic Community Making Voice Heard
…Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins (CCOF/Santa Cruz, CA/April 9, 2025) – With the National Organic Program (NOP) facing potential workforce cuts, the organic community came together last week to make…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…Crops (MASC) program, provides up to $1.3 billion in new assistance. This follows nearly $900 million already issued during the first round. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the…
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Screwworm Control
…trade. Talks reportedly moved forward after U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warned that Mexican cattle imports could be restricted if action wasn’t taken. The screwworm, a parasitic fly, lays eggs…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” and Lorrie Boyer, the Ag Net News Hour hosts discussed recent updates on water issues…
Rollins Urges Mexico to Lift Restrictions to Combat the New World Screwworm
Screwworm Larvae Courtesy of USDA/APHIS Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has urged Mexico to lift restrictions on U.S. aircraft and waive duties on eradication equipment to combat the New World…