…to last fall when it dipped to a low of just 68. Figure 3. Farm Capital Investment Index, October 2015-February 2025. Figure 4. Farm Financial Performance Index, January 2021-February 2025. The Short-Term Farmland…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference
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CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork has awarded $750,000 in grants to seven projects to boost the purchase of fresh fruits,…
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AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Lorrie Boyer and Nick “The Pagmeter” discussed the challenges faced by young farmers and ranchers, highlighting the American Farm Bureau…
Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs
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Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-07-25
…segment also includes reflections on farm broadcasting, highlighting the importance of providing accurate, in-depth agricultural news while staying connected to the realities faced by farmers. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation
…significant repercussions for American farmers and agribusinesses. Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, emphasized the potential economic fallout, stating, “We’re already grappling with significant financial uncertainty, and these…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…My name is Walter Schweitzer and I am the President of Montana Farmers Union. “I am a third-generation Montana farmer. All of my grandparents homesteaded in the state. I raise…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…requirements for certain farm animals and banned the sale of products from animals not raised in compliance with these standards. “This regulation extends far beyond California’s borders, affecting farmers in…






















