In a major policy announcement, USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled a new five-point food safety plan designed to enhance the safety of meat and poultry products in the…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…to engage directly with agricultural stakeholders. The visit emphasized collaboration on critical air quality issues that continue to affect both farmers and residents throughout the region. EPA Region 9 Administrator…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
A Fresh Approach to Health Policy IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has launched a compelling new campaign advocating for fruits and…
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
…producers nationwide. “Probably the main one is the Farm Bill—getting a Farm Bill so farmers have some certainty,” Tryon explained. The organization emphasized the need for a stable, long-term framework…
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…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…Farms joined The Ag Meter to reflect on the strong harvest season and the future of organic agriculture. Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs & Farming’s Future “This year’s…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
…challenges facing California agriculture. Despite repeated efforts in Congress—including bipartisan support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act—comprehensive reform remains elusive. LeMay stresses the importance of skilled labor in the field…
Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce
…pragmatism, especially in labor-intensive sectors like farming. Pressure Mounts as Ag Industry Seeks Labor Certainty The call for reform reflects growing concerns from farmers and agricultural producers across the country…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…analysts warn that beef prices could rise for American consumers due to tighter import availability and added costs. While the policy may provide short-term support for U.S. cattle producers by…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
…natural obstacles, the Erie Canal enabled more efficient movement of agricultural products, boosting farm profitability and connecting rural communities to new markets. A Legacy of Innovation in Agriculture The Erie…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
Legacy and Innovation in Kern County Farming A Family Legacy Rooted in California Soil Kirschenman Enterprises has been farming in California since 1937. Now led by third-generation farmer Wade Kirschenman,…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…and our industry,” he said. He praised past bipartisan efforts like the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and stressed that farming is hard enough without unnecessary disruptions in the workforce. Expanding…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…and Generational Exits With water, freight, and labor all tightening, some multigenerational farmers are exiting agriculture altogether. “You’re seeing third, fourth generation farmers selling property… and buying an office building…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…“It seriously took off like overnight,” she recalled. Ties to California Farming Beyond viral fame, Lex is immersed in California agriculture through her husband’s family business, Foglio Commodities. “Farmers are…