DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has extended the response deadline for the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties (CHS Instruction Sheet) to April…
Rollins Expresses Optimism About Administration’s Efforts to Expand Market Access for Producers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Brooke Rollins, USDA Secretary of Agriculture, expressed optimism about the Trump administration’s efforts to expand market access for producers during a recent speech at…
Supply of Organic Mandarins from California Robust
…for this time of year. California growers anticipate an early bloom for the next citrus crop, possibly influenced by earlier stone fruit and almond blooms. Supply of Organic Mandarins from…
FPAA Preparing for the 2025 Spring Policy Summit
Major topics include Trade, USMCA, Social Responsibility, Ag Water Rule and more Image courtesy of: Fresh Produce Association of the Americas The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is preparing…
Global Berry Demand Forecast
DepositPhotos image Global berry demand is forecast to increase in volume and value. Global Berry Demand Forecast Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
American Agriculture History Minute: John Holmes’ Contributions to Agriculture
John Clough Holmes, January 1883 Public Domain/Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: John Holmes’ Contributions to Agriculture John Holmes is part…
Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation
DepositPhotos image The U.S. agricultural sector has expressed strong concerns following the President’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Industry leaders warn that these measures could have…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
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
DepositPhotos image National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer testified before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry during the State of the Livestock Industry hearing,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Development of Factory-Made Agricultural Equipment
A mower, the tool used for cutting hay, vintage line drawing or engraving. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Development of…
Almond Update: New Study Highlights Almonds’ Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health
DepositPhotos image A recent analysis by leading nutrition experts has reinforced the positive impact of almonds on cardiometabolic health. The study, conducted by the Almond Board of California, gathered 11…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
…bird flu and their broader implications, including concerns on the effectiveness of future vaccines. The episode concludes with the week’s Almond Update. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
USDA Secretary Announces Aid Plan at Commodity Classic
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed farmers attending Commodity Classic in Denver earlier this week and outlined the USDA’s plan to distribute $30 billion in economic and disaster relief. She…
Schultz Appointed New Chief of the USDA Forest Service
Tom Schultz 21st Chief of the Forest Service Courtesy of USDA Forest Service Tom Schultz has been appointed as the new Chief of the USDA Forest Service, succeeding Randy Moore,…