…with environmentalists citing wasteful water use in agriculture. Speaker 2 dismissed climate change as weather, and supported the administration’s stance. The segment also covers the impact of 145% tariffs on…
Agricultural Trade Remains Dynamic in Fruit Production and Distribution
…melon trade, driven by consumer preferences and agricultural developments. Navigating these market conditions requires careful monitoring of supply chains, food safety regulations, and environmental influences. As climate patterns shift, producers…
Government Offices Slatted to Close Affects Farmers
…Agency (EPA) is restructuring its operations, eliminating two offices that focus on climate and air pollution regulation. The Office of Atmospheric Protection and the Office of Air Quality Planning and…
California Rich Soil History
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” California is one the only five regions in the world with a true Mediterranean climate. It’s rare. It’s powerful. And, it’s why the…
California Walnut Growers Experiencing Promising Early Season
…favorable climate conditions follow three consecutive years of average to above average rainfall and snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The current growing season benefits from adequate surface water and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agriculture in Kansas Often Unsuccessful
…or from their homeland. They planted mostly corn, but experimented with crops like oats, cotton, even tobacco. Most did not fare well in the Kansas climate. The grasshopper plague 1874…
Almond Update: Almond Advocacy Messaging
…part of the solution in building for the future and helping the state reach their climate goals, helping local communities thrive. And so really, I think telling that story, and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…and nutrition to highlight its role in addressing climate goals and supporting local communities. Efforts include improving water efficiency, carbon capture, and promoting almonds as a nutritious protein alternative. Communication…
Solar Credits Costing Non-Solar Panel Owners
…climate friendly systems under a proposed state bill. Calderon, a Democrat from Whittier, says that the credits that the rooftop solar owners receive when they send unused electricity to the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agriculture Difficult in Kansas
…slowed the process, not to mention Kansas’ climate unlike anything the settlers had experienced in the East. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
…the game-changer. Don’t let your orchard become a battlefield. Learn how to stay ahead of pests and pathogens with smart scouting and preventative action. Brought to you by Valent USA,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Insurance, Conservation Techniques Revive Great Plains Agriculture
…very harsh climate with tornadoes, blizzards, drought, hailstorms, floods and grasshoppers. It made for high risks and ruined many crops and many settlers that became financially ruined and either protested…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…USDA has repackaged the $3.1 billion Climate Smart Commodities Program into the “Advancing Markets for Producers” (AMP) program, aligning with Trump administration priorities. The new program requires 65% of funds…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
…affecting global climate patterns and sea levels. The USDA has designated April as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, emphasizing citizen-driven strategies to protect crops from diseases and invasive…