Aerial view of labyrinth in a hemp field By Sillerkiil / via Wikimedia Commons U.S. industrial hemp production rose sharply in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…included an excerpt from a recent Senate Hearing on tariffs and the ag industry. The conversation highlighted the need for an even playing field with China and the potential benefits…
Japanese Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Lab-Grown Chicken
…produced a 10-gram nugget of lab-grown chicken with improved density and texture. It’s a significant advance in the field. The researchers say this approach could be scaled up to produce…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…potential impacts on retail and food service. The discussion also covered the importance of a level playing field for American farmers, the critical role of Canada in potash exports, and…
Strawberry Shipments Up in Florida
Picker on a strawberry field By Marc-Lautenbacher / via Wikimedia Commons image In the first two and a half months of the year, strawberry shipments were up in Florida. Florida…
Bill to Ease Waste Reporting Rules for Nut Processors Advances
Bleached walnuts moving down a belt to the next processing station, in preparation for being shipped to market. Taken in Escalon, California, USA. iStock image A bill aimed at easing…
NCGA Launching a New Consider Corn Challenge
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching the fifth Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable…
Yuba Grower Named 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year
…a field scout with Wilbur-Ellis, working with crops like sugar beets, corn, wheat, and tomatoes. Later, Dodd co-founded a spreading business that emphasized strong farmer relationships and effective problem-solving. This…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…critical to the success of farmers and ranchers across the country. We share the administration’s goal of leveling the playing field with our international partners, but increased tariffs threaten the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…level playing field and the potential long-term benefits despite current uncertainties. In this segment of the show, Nick and Lorrie focused on the Trump administration’s federal layoffs and a lawsuit…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
…field in international trade. The Ag Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick “The AgMeter” discuss the rise of female farmers in the U.S., citing a USDA survey analyzed…
The Growing Edge: Wet Weather Impact on Central Valley Crops
Copyright: azazel / 123RF Stock Photo Todd Burkdoll, a field market development specialist with Valent U.S.A., discusses the impact of recent and expected wet weather on Central Valley crops, particularly…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…broader implications of federal office closures, the impact on various agencies, and the potential for cost savings. Todd Burkdoll, a field market development specialist with Valent U.S.A., discussed the impact…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…level the playing field by promoting U.S. ship use and preventing China’s market power over global supply chains. They also discuss the broader implications for trade, labor costs, and the…