…broccoli and cauliflower. The trials mark Syngenta’s third year of testing in the region, with multiple sowing phases starting in June, ensuring comprehensive data for variety development. Testing and Developing…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…Alarming Groundwater Data and Projections Data from Stanford’s Water in the West and the California Department of Water Resources grades most California hydrologic regions as failing in groundwater data collection….
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
USDA and NRCS Partner to Collect Data from 23,000 Operations The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
States Challenge Federal Push for SNAP Recipient Data California, along with 18 other Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-30-25
…at the heart of the conversation is Madera County farmer and water expert Matt Angell, who shares an eye-opening, data-rich analysis of groundwater, regulations, and the future of farming in…
Almond Crop Surprise: Growers Navigate Higher Yields, Market Strategy
…continue to monitor actual yield data and market trends closely. For Toor and others in the industry, the focus now shifts to strategic marketing and making the most of what…
Red Meat Production Slips in June as Beef Output Declines
USDA Reports Slight Drop in Monthly Red Meat Output According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), red meat production declined slightly in June 2025, falling…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-28-25
…manage what you can’t see,” he tells listeners, emphasizing the urgent need for real-time data and county-wide measurement systems. In a candid and impassioned exchange, the show also explores why…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
…to 400 million flies. But that’s just talk. Best-case scenario, that’s three years down the road. We can’t wait three years.” Early Results Show 90% Fly Reduction Initial field data…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
…Japan imported $298 million worth of rice from the United States last year, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Japanese consumers prioritize premium quality, especially when it comes…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…latest Consumer Price Index data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national average price for ground beef surpassed $6 per pound — the highest ever recorded since data…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…USDA is investing in advanced tools and targeted training for its inspectors. This includes expanded data collection on listeria risk factors and educational efforts to ensure inspectors can detect emerging…
Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture
…a significant challenge. However, reliable mail routes were vital to connecting isolated farm communities, spreading agricultural news, sharing crop and weather data, and linking farmers to growing markets. The postal…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…beef products last week. The U.S. is Brazil’s second-largest market for beef exports, following China, according to trade data. Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade The sudden increase in tariffs has…