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…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…Perspective on Immigration Reform As a nursery owner and employer of hundreds, Duarte understands firsthand the need for a legal, reliable agricultural workforce. He supports immigration reform that provides clear…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…guest worker programs, protections for DACA recipients, and a serious commitment to border security. His plan balances practicality with compassion, aiming to stabilize the agricultural workforce while respecting human dignity…
Farm Bankruptcy on the Rise Amid Economic Strain
…agricultural industry experienced before the COVID-19 pandemic. Ryan Loy, an extension economist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, reports that 259 Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings occurred between…
Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors
…on exports, Green explains that the broader market environment will be affected. “As there’s more competition for exports related to tariffs or currency changes,” he said, “those kinds of things…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
…this modernized approach, reinforcing its role as a frontline defender against agricultural pests. Conclusion With the reemergence of screwworm posing a serious threat to livestock industries and ecosystems, Texas is…