…generate more solar energy than they can use. Nearly 2 million California rooftop solar owners could lose the energy credits to help them cover what they spent to install the…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…the Farm Service Agency. MASC does not apply to row crops or livestock, focusing solely on specialty crops marketed for commercial sale. The USDA says the effort supports farmers while…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…between the U.S. and Mexico, including a water pact violation leading to crop and livestock losses in southern Texas and Mexico’s refusal to allow U.S. aircraft to release sterile insects…
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
…yellow potatoes, with prices anticipated to be similar to last year. Florida is also starting its new crop potatoes. California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…Lorrie covered the citrus and cherry markets, noting a strong demand for navels and lemons, with prices expected to rise. Rain in California could impact cherry yields, potentially leading to…
Hemp Acreage Expands as Industry Gains Momentum
Hemp plants (industrial hemp) by Plismo, via Wikimedia Commons U.S. industrial hemp production surged in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a 40% increase over the previous year,…
2025 West California Almond Crop Expected to Grow Slightly
Wind rowing almonds at an orchard in California. Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, via Wikimedia Commons The 2025 almond crop in West California is expected to grow…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…Additionally, the potential impact of solar panels on agriculture, known as agrivoltaics, was debated. Concerns included reduced crop yields and the disposal of end-of-life solar panels. The discussion emphasized the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-25-25
…across various agricultural sectors, including specialty crops, dairy, forestry and nurseries. They also discussed California’s third-largest avocado crop in a decade, with a 44% increase from the previous year. The…
Death Taxes Loom as Threat to Family Farms
…financial burden. Without sufficient estate tax relief, heirs may be forced to sell land, equipment, or the entire operation just to cover the tax bill. That threatens not only the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Insurance, Conservation Techniques Revive Great Plains Agriculture
…American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Insurance, Conservation Techniques Revive Great Plains Agriculture Early settlers discovered that the Great Plains were not all that great. They found…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-24-25
…aid for those affected by severe weather. The Citrus Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida, on August 20-21, will bring together citrus growers from California, Florida, and Georgia to discuss…
U.S. Hemp Acreage Surges, Production Value Hits $445 Million
Aerial view of labyrinth in a hemp field By Sillerkiil / via Wikimedia Commons U.S. industrial hemp production rose sharply in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…citrus orchard, showcasing the breathtaking views and the 45% of California’s citrus grown in the area. The conversation also touched on the upcoming Crop Expo in August 2021, where citrus…