(CHICO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20) An atmospheric river extreme weather event causes the Sacramento River to flood nearby farmland in Chico, California. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools With recent storms hitting during…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
…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…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…the impact of flooding on farmland, the potential for future land usage issues, and the broader implications of environmental regulations on agricultural operations. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…Federation’s FUSION Conference in Denver. Key issues include high costs of farmland, machinery, and cattle, financial barriers, and the impact of taxes and regulations. They noted the enthusiasm and innovation…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-03-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet NewsHour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the newly introduced bipartisan Farmland Security Act…
California Senate Bill Seeks to Protect Farmland from Development
…Senate Bill 462 (SB 462) seeks to strengthen funding for farmland conservation amid growing efforts to preserve open spaces in the Bay Area and beyond. The bill would enhance the…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
…Farmland Value Expectations Index rose by 5 points to 115 in January as the index reverted to the same reading as in November. Farmers’ confidence that farmland values will continue…
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship Significant areas of farmland were abandoned during the Great Depression and…
Newly Elected Congressman Adam Gray Highlights Agriculture, Water Challenges
…most productive farmland in the world, Gray emphasized the significance of his district, which he described as “the largest dairy district actually, in the United States Congress.” Water Infrastructure: A…
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December
…fell 8 points in December to 98. Figure 3. Farm Capital Investment Index, October 2015- December 2024. Figure 4. Farm Financial Performance Index, January 2021-December 2024. The Short-Term Farmland Value…
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
…operations are considered “asset-rich but cash-poor.” High land values are a significant factor. “Whether it’s pasture land or farmland, demand for development is always a constant pressure,” Bacus explained. “So,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-20-24
…hosts encourage listeners to voice their concerns to the relevant authorities to help safeguard farmland. Lorrie talks with National Sunflower Association Executive Director, John Sandbakken talks about 2024 harvest and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-11-24
…farmland, destroying crops, and damaging infrastructure including homes, roads, and irrigation systems. The hosts address the broader implications for water management and insurance in the area, noting the challenges farmers…
American Agriculture History Minute: Dramatic Agricultural Expansion
…1880 and 31 million in 1905. And the value of farms soared as well. Estimated $8 billion worth of farmland even back in 1860 to $30 billion in 1906. That’s…



















