…of Agriculture, the total number of farms in the United States fell by 7% from 2017 to 2022. The American Farm Bureau Federation attributes this trend to persistently high production…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
…He explained that the current figures are based on acreage reports submitted to FSA offices, which reflect a broad, belt-wide downturn. Despite the lower production, cotton prices have yet to…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…to provide more accurate detection of harmful pathogens, helping to identify and mitigate potential food safety threats earlier in the production process. 2. Equipping Inspectors with Advanced Tools and Training…
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
…week. San Joaquin Valley Enters Full Production The focus has now shifted to the San Joaquin Valley, California’s central grape-producing region. First reports of harvest in the valley came in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…yields across commodities. The conversation touched on everything from the challenges of fig production to organic certification, international partnerships, and the importance of year-round relationships with retailers like Whole Foods….
Watermelon Supply Surges in California, Arizona
Overlapping Regional Harvests Boost Supply Watermelon production in the U.S. is seeing a strong surge, particularly in Arizona and California, where output is well above average for this time of…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
…an unusually moderate spring and early summer, conditions have been nearly ideal for growers. The Coachella Valley harvest is wrapping up, and San Joaquin Valley production is now in full…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
Final USDA Citrus Production Forecast Shows Mixed Results for 2025 Season The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its final citrus production forecast for the…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…real challenging for everybody.” Potatoes: A Year-Round Staple While Idaho dominates russet potato production, Kirschenman’s focus is red, white, and yellow varieties—shipped nearly year-round from three regions. Harvests start in…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…and feed markets unstable, many growers face tough decisions. Dairy Outlook: Stable Milk, Costly Replacements Despite market volatility, California dairies are operating under relatively stable milk prices—hovering around $17–$19 per…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…whole milk in your coffee and call it a day.” She hopes to “make milk cool again,” echoing her family’s local dairy pride. Farmer’s Markets, Delivery, and Supporting Local As…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…Security Plan Ongoing Threats to U.S. Cattle Production According to Woodall, cattle producers are under constant threat from foreign animal diseases and invasive pests—challenges that are often invisible to those…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…and local governments from regulating the production and distribution of agricultural products involved in interstate commerce. Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12 The letter, addressed to Senate Agriculture Committee…
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
California Almond Production Projected at 3 Billion Pounds California’s almond industry is on track for a significant upswing in 2025, with production now forecast at 3 billion meat pounds. This…