New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
Lawnmower Origins in Agriculture History
Honoring Unsung Contributors to Agricultural Life Edwin Budding’s original lawnmower design, patented in 1830 and manufactured by Ransomes of Ipswich in 1832. Photo: Science Museum, London. Source: Wikimedia Commons. In…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…most U.S. exports, American agriculture and especially energy and automotive industries stand to gain big. Josh and Nick highlight how this deal could bring in over $700 billion annually and…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
Two California AgTech Leaders Join Forces to Revolutionize Crop Management In a bold move that promises to accelerate the evolution of agricultural automation, San Jose-based Bonsai Robotics has announced the…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…help safeguard food affordability, support agricultural jobs, and strengthen public health throughout North America. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs in Major Reorganization
Trump Administration Moves Forward with USDA Restructuring DepositPhotos image In a significant shift for federal agricultural policy and administration, the Trump administration has announced a sweeping relocation of most U.S….
Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture
…the world today. Honoring Agricultural Innovation From ancient innovations to 20th-century breakthroughs, the story of irrigation is a testament to human ingenuity and adaptability. As Mark Oppold reminds us, understanding…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…one of California’s most pressing agricultural issues—groundwater management. Their guest, Madera County farmer and water expert Matt Angel, delivers a sobering and eye-opening assessment of the state’s water crisis and…
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
…food than it exports, a reversal from previous decades. Lorrie Boyer has this report for AgNet West: U.S. Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit From Trade Surplus to…
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
…meet the state’s specific animal welfare requirements. The NPPC supports this approach, warning that without federal action, the law could set a dangerous precedent for other state-imposed agricultural mandates. An…
Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban
…exports. Reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West. Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban A One-Sided Trade Relationship Finally Balances NCBA President and Nebraska cattleman Buck Wehrbein…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…accelerating progress toward modernizing the terminal. Benefits for Agriculture and Coastal Supply Chains The project will have wide-reaching impacts, particularly for agricultural producers and exporters. A more efficient maritime route…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…fair and timely disaster assistance for California’s agricultural sector. In a formal letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Schiff urged the agency to ensure that funding from the American Relief…
Three Agricultural Revolutions That Transformed U.S. Farming
…the three most transformative revolutions in U.S. farming history. These turning points have shaped the way American agriculture operates, from the earliest innovations to cutting-edge science. Three Agricultural Revolutions That…