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…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…would have required speed limiters on commercial trucks. This decision was welcomed by agricultural groups concerned about how speed restrictions could impact rural road safety and delivery efficiency. Industry Impact…
Land for Service: How Revolutionary Soldiers Were Paid in Acres
…a measure offering land grants to those who joined the Army. These land grants were intended to reward volunteers for their service and also to encourage westward expansion and agricultural…
USDA July Cattle Report Reveals Continued Decline in Herd Size
…Averill of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, reflect a continuing trend of tight supplies that could impact the beef market in the months ahead. — Lorrie Boyer, reports for…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
…hopes to build stronger connections with agricultural communities and improve responsiveness to regional needs. The announcement has been welcomed by many in the agricultural sector, particularly in California, where stakeholders…
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
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 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025 Gut Health…
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…