…ago. There’s huge potential now with gene editing.” McKinney also pointed to uncertainty around federal-state partnerships, especially when it comes to food safety programs. “We’re not panicking,” he said, “but…
Ag Groups Call for Trade Fix After Tariff Announcement
…concerns. President Caleb Ragland called for updated trade deals and said the administration should use this moment to create new global opportunities for U.S. soy. But not all voices were…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
…lactose intolerance and dietary preferences. The conversation shifted to the impact of labor costs on the fast food industry, noting the rise of automation and robotics. Finally, they promoted an…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” discuss tariffs on global markets. Southern California faces…
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
Shutterstock image The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri has released its 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook. The report highlights a mixed financial picture…
China Announces 34% Retaliatory Tariff on U.S. Goods
…Finance Ministry criticized the now 54% average tariff rate on Chinese goods entering the U.S., calling it a violation of international trade rules that harms Chinese interests and threatens global…
California Prune Board Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices
…prunes. CPB represents 99% of the U.S. supply and nearly 40% of the global supply. The campaign, running throughout April, emphasizes the environmental benefits, nutritional value, and economic importance of…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…touched on the loss of 2614 gigatons of soil moisture between 2020 and 2016, affecting global temperatures and sea levels, and the potential impact on agriculture in various regions. In…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Settle Appalachian Mountains
…land to clear. It was not an easy road. Early settlers actually used a lot of that land for hunting and gathering food for their family and livestock before thinking…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
…affecting global climate patterns and sea levels. The USDA has designated April as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, emphasizing citizen-driven strategies to protect crops from diseases and invasive…
Study Finds Pierce’s Disease Prevention Saves California Growers Millions
…million per year. The study highlights the financial benefits of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pierce’s Disease Control Program. If the GWSS spread unchecked, the study estimates…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…encourage the Trump Administration to quickly come to a resolution with our trading partners that benefits both our national security and our food security. The news of additional tariffs, as…
Rollins Embarking on a Six-Month Trade Mission
…United States Department of Agriculture aims to diversify global markets and strengthen existing partnerships. Rollins’ visits to Vietnam, Japan, India, Peru, Brazil, and the UK are part of a strategy…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration have released an update on a regulatory alignment study…