Immigration Officers and National Guard Conduct Operation on the ‘La Bestia’ Train to Prevent Migrants from Traveling Aboard DepositPhotos image USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins supports President Trump’s border security and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Michigan Becomes a Top Agricultural Producing State in Many Commodities
…in Many Commodities Michigan farmers produce over 300 different types of food and agriculture products. Some you might be familiar with, others you may not. Michigan ranks first in the…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…tools. Board members work collaboratively with stakeholders across the supply chain to address industry challenges and guide strategic investments that strengthen the global avocado industry. “Board members play a vital…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…food crops. Growers are encouraged to complete the survey as soon as possible—either online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The online questionnaire is designed to be user-friendly, accessible on most…
Rollins Expresses Optimism About Administration’s Efforts to Expand Market Access for Producers
…the Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. She believes the administration’s international negotiations are strengthening America’s global position, creating opportunities for better trade deals that would benefit US agriculture. Rollins Expresses…
Global Berry Demand Forecast
DepositPhotos image Global berry demand is forecast to increase in volume and value. Global Berry Demand Forecast Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2026 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…shipped back to large corporate-owned grocery stores. This is not a resilient food supply, and our food security is at risk. “We can start addressing these problems by focusing on…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…production nationwide.” Stevermer also expressed appreciation for House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson’s efforts to address Prop 12 in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. She highlighted the importance…
Almond Update: New Study Highlights Almonds’ Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health
…almond consumption worldwide. As consumer interest in health and nutrition continues to grow, studies like this may influence dietary habits and further position almonds as a beneficial food choice for…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
…who talks about the state’s fragile food supply chain, issues with tariffs, and pending challenges in agriculture. The discussion continues with comments at the hearing from Mike West, Chairman of…
Congress Urged to Support American Growers
Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California DepositPhotos image The International Fresh Produce Association is urging Congress to support American growers through bipartisan action to enhance food security and maintain…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…USDA’s Five-Pronged Approach to Address Avian Flu Invest in Gold-Standard Biosecurity Measures for all U.S. Poultry Producers USDA will expand its highly successful Wildlife Biosecurity Assessments to producers across the…
California Agriculture Day is March 19
…Department of Food and Agriculture, aims to showcase the state’s agricultural bounty and the role of food systems in public health, environmental stewardship, and rural economic development. California Agriculture Day…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production
…labor hours to produce those 100 bushels of corn and only took about two acres. And by 1930, one farmer could now produce enough food to feed 10 people for…