…agricultural operations across California. Committee members serve on a voluntary basis, meaning they do not receive direct compensation for their contributions. However, participants are eligible to claim travel expenses, ensuring…
American Agriculture History Minute: Butler Manufacturing Company Founded
…livestock watering tank. And during the early 1900s, the men designed and built several agricultural products, particularly grain storage bins. The company enjoyed success selling the merchandise, and by 1908,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…deal with China, which included billions in agricultural purchases, is being revisited. The US has closed its border to Mexican cattle, bison, and horses due to the New World screw…
California Walnut Growers Looking Forward to Promising 2025 Crop
…has been robust, and orchards are now entering a critical phase for nut development, a key determinant of quality and yield. This optimism is shared across the broader agricultural landscape,…
Trade Agreement with the UK Draws Praise from NCBA
…on British steel will be eliminated. Agricultural Trade Expansion: The U.K. will ease trade barriers on ethanol, beef, and other agricultural products, creating a $5 billion opportunity for U.S. farmers…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
…upcoming West Coast Produce Expo in Palm Desert, scheduled for May 28-30. The event will bring together growers, suppliers, and buyers to exchange insights on California’s agricultural output and explore…
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…
New Tariff USA deal with UK
DepositPhotos image President Donald Trump talking about his first tariff deal with the UK. The deal includes millions of dollars of increased market access for American exports, especially in agriculture…
Senate Bill 628 Fails to Advance in Committee
…a tax credit aimed at offsetting overtime wage costs for farmers, addressing the unintended consequences of California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law. This law, while designed to benefit farm workers, reportedly…
Agricultural Trade Remains Dynamic in Fruit Production and Distribution
…agricultural trade remains a dynamic sector. As international demand evolves, stakeholders must remain agile in responding to both opportunities and challenges in fruit production and distribution. Agricultural Trade Remains Dynamic…
U.S. Red Meat Exports Rise in March, Beef Hits Nine-Month High
…$1.5 million, driven largely by demand from Mexico and the Caribbean. U.S. Red Meat Exports Rise in March, Beef Hits Nine-Month High Red Meat Exports Trend Higher in March; Beef…
American Agriculture History Minute: Irrigation Key to Great American Desert Farming
…the colony of Greeley, Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement and soon discovered that irrigation was the key to farming what they called the Great American Desert. By 1900, Colorado led…
Government Offices Slatted to Close Affects Farmers
…agricultural states in the country, with Kern County home to around 3,000 farmers. Over half of these residents rely on FSA funding and programs. If the Bakersfield office shuts down,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agricultural Experiments Conducted
Early Marvels of the new West Thayer, William Makepeace, 1820-1898, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agricultural…