DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork has awarded $750,000 in grants to seven projects to boost the purchase of fresh fruits,…
Bacon Sales Rise Over the Past Year
…at least once in 2024,” said Melissa Myres, director of insights at 84.51°. While consumers in other food categories are buying in bulk to save money, smaller bacon pack sizes…
Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs
…food on the table. Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
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…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…18, 2025. Conducted once every five years, this survey is the only comprehensive source of production and sales data for the U.S. floriculture, nursery, and specialty crop industries, including greenhouse-grown…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…in every small community that had shelves full of Montana-produced food. Now most of the food produced in Montana is shipped a thousand miles away to be processed, packaged, and…
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
…the fiscal year. Remove Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens on the Chicken and Egg Industry to Further Innovation and Reduce Consumer Prices USDA is working alongside our partners at the U.S. Food…
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…
More Time for Census of Horticulture Specialties Response
…crops, sod, food crops grown under glass. That’s kind of the space that we’re really talking about,” said Lance Honing of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service talking about the focus…