…than 50% of the nation’s food. Yet, access to water and available acreage is shrinking. “Growers can’t plant the way they used to. They’ve got to shift water from one…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…how this rail revival could open new doors for local farmers. Tariff Talk and Global Trade Nick and Josh also dive into the latest tariff news, highlighting the recent federal…
Trump Doubles Steel Import Tariffs as U.S.-Japan Talks Continue
…expanding U.S. investment and economic security. As the global trade landscape continues to shift, all eyes are on how these decisions will impact domestic manufacturing, international relations, and long-term economic…
Chronic Diseases Among Children Addressed in Report
…in food production and sustainability. Farmers play a fundamental role in shaping national food systems, influencing dietary options through agricultural practices and policy decisions. Without their input, the report risks…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…little bit more to do things in California than it does in Arkansas,” he says, underlining the elevated operational costs in the state. California’s significance in the national food supply…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
Courtesy of CDFA The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), has expanded the quarantine area for citrus greening…
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Champions U.S. Ag in Rome
…in the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to prioritize agricultural trade and ensure that U.S. producers are equipped to compete on the global stage. Stay tuned for more updates on American…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…expert interviews, and sharp insights you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a grower, an ag policy junkie, or just someone who cares about where your food comes from, tune…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…account for food loss or waste, it underscores changing consumption trends and possible supply chain issues across the country. 📊 Key Highlights: 🧅 Onions saw a 1% increase, rising to…
California Board to Address Plastic Packaging in Ag Sector
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture is set to host an important meeting that could shape the future of packaging within the state’s agricultural industry. The board will…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…in California, with temperatures potentially reaching 103 degrees. The trio also explore President Trump’s authority to impose global tariffs, noting a recent ruling by a three-judge panel of the US…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
Valencia Oranges Challiyan, via Wikimedia Commons The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service have released their latest projections for the 2024-2025 Valencia…
Rollins Travels the World Promoting U.S. Agriculture Market
…our food security, but that is national security. If we lose more of our farmers and we can’t feed ourselves, we are no longer the world’s superpower. We now have…
Lipstick Farmer on “559 Farm Train”
…really for just personal health reasons and just having some, you know, control over my food intake. And I have this huge farm. And then when I was chosen to…