The U.S. is taking a firmer stance on trade policy as President Donald Trump announces a significant increase in steel import tariffs. Under the new proposal, tariffs would rise from…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…overlooking practical solutions that could bridge the gap between health initiatives and agricultural realities. The American Farm Bureau Federation has voiced its concerns, advocating for farmer inclusion in future policy…
Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition Strategies
Spring marks a pivotal time on dairy farms, and today’s Purina Dairy Podcast episode is a must-listen for every producer. Join Farm Director Pam Jahnke as she sits down with…
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
…farmers are forced to play a guessing game with their livelihoods on the line. How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Fifth-Generation Farmer Stephanie Moreda Sounds Alarm on Land Grabs in California
…As a fifth-generation farmer with Moreda Family Farms, she voiced growing concern over powerful entities attempting to strip working farms from multigenerational families. Moreda hinted at ongoing discussions with individuals…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…— like fresh fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts — make up half of the farm gate value in the U.S. yet only receive a fraction of farm bill funding. He…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…greens—signaling evolving dietary preferences. Stay tuned with AgNet West for more insights on crop trends, market shifts, and farm economics shaping the specialty produce industry Lori Boyer reporting for AgNet…
May Rural Mainstreet Index: Still Below Growth Neutral
…facing farmers this year. Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) Rural Mainstreet Economy Remains Weak 95% of Bankers Support Continuing 2017 Tax Cuts May 2025 Survey Results at-a-Glance: • The overall…
California Board to Address Plastic Packaging in Ag Sector
…hear from agricultural organizations, policy experts, and business groups about single-use plastic packaging regulations. 📍 Where: California Department of Food and Agriculture, Sacramento 🕙 When: June 2, 2025 | 10:00…
Steve Hilton Discusses Fixing California Water Issue
…issues, meeting every part of the ag business, farmers and the contractors and so on. On water, it’s absolutely clear that, you know, farmers just being ripped off. You’re paying…
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train”
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train” Talking with Elaine Culotti, the lipstick farmer. She was on the TV show Undercover Billionaire. She grows everything from palm trees to fruits and…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…power. They need to harness their power. There are 88,000 small farmers in California that have so much power, and we need to support them. Farm dues for the Farm…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…pistachios, and raisins, with some markets showing resilience while others remain stagnant. The segment emphasizing the need for policy changes to support the freight and agricultural sectors. Nick and Lorrie…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
Drought damage on a Ranch in Fresno, CA U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cynthia Mendoza/Videographer/USDA photo by Cynthia Mendoza, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers continue to face significant challenges…