…role this aid has played. “Weathering the storm has only been possible with the assistance of the milk loss payments,” she said. The funding has helped dairy communities and workers…
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…
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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
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
…shift in America’s agricultural trade balance. Speaking with AgNet West’s Nick “The Ag Meter”, Papagni, during a recent interview, Duarte highlighted that the United States is now importing significantly more…
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…
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…