…during planting and harvest windows Bipartisan Momentum and Industry Support The bill has already garnered bipartisan backing and strong interest from agricultural trade groups, many of whom have long advocated…
Massey-Ferguson: A Legacy in Agriculture
…Agriculture It all began in 1891, when Hart Massey and Allison Harris merged their companies to form Massey-Harris Limited. Their early innovations included threshing machines and, interestingly, safety bicycles—a surprising…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
New Federal Funding and Plans to Prevent Livestock Crisis The New World Screwworm is back in the spotlight—and not without serious concern. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently described the…
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo 2025 Welcomes California Growers
…include tariffs, trade policy, labor, the farm bill, and food safety regulations. “There’s really something for everybody there,” Assaf said. A Message of Resilience and Opportunity California growers face ongoing…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-23-25
…a proposed new fee structure. The plan includes a sliding scale for pumping fees that many small farmers say still disproportionately burdens them—especially as costs for labor, fertilizer, and regulatory…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…to crucial updates in farm safety net programs and estate tax relief for family farms. Featuring insights from the National Milk Producers Federation, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and pork…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-16-25
…the EPA’s bold new blending targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard, calling for over 24 billion gallons of renewable fuel by 2027. Backed by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, the plan…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
…updated farm safety nets, the outcome of this legislation could leave a lasting impact on producers across the nation. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
…that provide a vital safety net.” Filing a crop acreage report ensures eligibility for essential assistance programs, including: Disaster assistance Conservation programs Crop insurance According to the FSA, a crop…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…have a plan,” he urged. He proposes a coordinated “big gulp” strategy, where excess rainfall is diverted and banked in aquifers during high-precipitation events. California’s existing water movement systems —…
USDA Office Closures Scaled Back Amid Growing Tensions and Revisions
Revised DOGE List Reduces Planned Closures and Projected Savings USDA Office Closures Scaled Back Amid Growing Tensions and Revisions The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will now close fewer than…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
…rise to 80%, up from 75%, based on either historical use or public health and safety needs—whichever is greater. Clarity on Water Conditions Enables Responsive Allocation Adjustments “With the close…
Cherry Theft Arrests Underscore Ongoing Farm Security Concerns
…damage to plants and harvesting operations. Damaged produce, broken branches, and disrupted schedules increase the burden on already stretched farm operators. In response, many growers are investing in enhanced security…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
…Citrus Mutual. These three leaders will discuss topics like tariffs/trade, labor, the farm bill, food safety and much more. “It is rare to get three people together who have such…