Honoring Agricultural Heritage Across the Early U.S. In the years following the American Revolutionary War, as the United States emerged as a new nation, it also became a cultural mosaic…
Ticks to Tech: The Evolution of Cattle Ear Tags
…of the ear tag reflects the broader story of American agricultural innovation. As ranchers continue to adopt smarter tools, the legacy of overcoming past challenges remains at the heart of…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
Moroccan Delegation Engages with California Almond Industry In late June, the Almond Board of California (ABC) hosted a high-level agricultural delegation from Morocco as part of a visit sponsored by…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…most EU agricultural imports to the U.S., while U.S. agricultural exports to the EU will now face a 0% tariff. Report by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West.: Agricultural Trade Deal…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
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…