DepositPhotos image New tariffs are raising concerns among agricultural leaders, and Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer didn’t hold back when addressing the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock earlier this…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…other states and even other countries,” Stevermer stated. “If Congress fails to act, Prop 12 will create a confusing patchwork of state regulations that defy common sense and disrupt agricultural…
American Agriculture History Minute: Development of Factory-Made Agricultural Equipment
…Factory-Made Agricultural Equipment Prior to the 1800s, most of the tools and equipment farmers and ranchers used were handmade. The growing use of factory-made agricultural equipment increased farmer production and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Major Change in Agriculture from Hand Power to Horses
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Agricultural production continued to expand in the early 1800s, but still by 1850, it took 75 to 90 labor…
Congress Urged to Support American Growers
Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California DepositPhotos image The International Fresh Produce Association is urging Congress to support American growers through bipartisan action to enhance food security and maintain…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-04-25
…agricultural topics including the Commodity Classic, Prop 12, water issues, and evolving consumer trends. The show wraps up by exploring the complexities of state versus federal legislation in agriculture. Listen…
Senate Bill 628 provides Tax Credit for Agricultural Employers
…workers, aiming to boost their earnings and rural economic stability. Senate Bill 628 provides Tax Credit for Agricultural Employers california-Senate-Bill-628-20250SB628_99Download Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
California Agriculture Day is March 19
California’s agricultural community will celebrate California Agriculture Day on March 19, with a focus on the theme “Ag at Work: Cultivating Careers and Communities.” The event, hosted by the California…
USDA to Lead March Trade Mission to Guatemala
…Guatemala from March 3-7, aiming to strengthen trade partnerships and expand U.S. agricultural exports throughout Central America. The delegation will include representatives from more than two dozen agribusinesses, trade organizations,…
USDA/NASS Reports Decrease in Pacific Region Milk Production
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) reported a 5.7% decrease in Pacific Region milk production from January 2024 to January 2025, with production per cow in California down 120…
ILA Union Ratified Six-Year Master Contract
…until September 30, 2030, with additional benefits for new workers and improved healthcare and vacation plans. ILA Union Ratified Six-Year Master Contract Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-28-25
…Shannon Grove aimed at creating a tax credit for agricultural employers to help cover the cost of providing overtime wages for farm workers. They clarify the nuances of overtime wages…
More Time for Census of Horticulture Specialties Response
…crops, sod, food crops grown under glass. That’s kind of the space that we’re really talking about,” said Lance Honing of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service talking about the focus…
CDFA Launches Agricultural Workforce Survey
…an agricultural workforce survey to identify the evolving needs of employers in the specialty crop sector, which is adapting to technological advancements and changing job requirements. CDFA Launches Agricultural Workforce…