The “Small Farms Farmer First Initiative“, led by Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, is designed to empower small-scale farmers by addressing key challenges and ensuring long-term sustainability. The…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…with Brian Reisinger. They discuss his book “Land Rich, Cash Poor,” which explores the challenges and solutions for American farmers. He highlights the economic struggles farmers face, including rising costs…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
…increases, potentially leading to widespread issues affecting both farmers and consumers. Industry leaders stress that a swift resolution is necessary to ensure the safety and quality of avocado imports. Avocado…
Rollins Lays Out Policies of Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…and funding options, the initiative aims to reduce bureaucratic barriers and support farmers in maintaining and expanding their operations. farmers-first-small-family-farms-policy-agendaDownload A major component of the initiative is ensuring reliable access…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…by powerful environmental NGOs that target farmers operating within and near Point Reyes National Seashore. These lawsuits began as far back as 2016 and have drained local farmers financially and…
Rollins: “To Make America Healthy Again, We Must Make Agriculture Great Again”
…the “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, highlighting agriculture’s pivotal role in public health and economic resilience. To learn more about the initiative, visit usda.gov. Listen to Nick Papagni’s full report….
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
A California farm landscape showing drought-stricken fields and an aging barn under a golden sky. Farming in California has never been easy—but today’s farmers face a crisis of sustainability that…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…billion, and premium subsidies for crop insurance. The bill aims to support small businesses and farmers, with potential changes in the Senate. Nick and Lorrie then talk about the impact…
Concerns Voiced on Proposed Expansion of Futures Trading Hours
…market efficiency, leading to pricing inconsistencies that affect farmers, processors, and distributors. While proponents argue that 24/7 trading could provide greater accessibility and flexibility, the potential downsides raise questions about…
Farming in California vs the United States
…you know even more and more farms in California are disappearing. Government and some folks who have other issues in mind don’t make it easier, the reality is that our…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…600,000 tons of surplus forage has entered the local market, driving prices down and creating a placement crisis for farmers and dairies. Why It Matters Alfalfa is being replaced in…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…crops and conservation, working hand-in-hand with farmers. And instead, what they’re doing up there is they’re driving the farmers out. And, it’s leaving us in a situation where, one, it’s…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-23-25
…their efforts to support rural mental health. In this segment, Nick and Lorrie discuss the high suicide rate among farmers, comparing it to veterans, and emphasized the importance of mental…
Kennedy Pledges Support for U.S. Farmers
President Trump Participates in a MAHA Commission Event with Robert Kennedy, Jr., and others In Washington Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought to reassure farmers…