…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…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
…the West—Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Oregon—facing the same pressures.” He calls for a reinvestment in domestic food production and fewer imports, emphasizing that national food security must become a central policy…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…U.S. tomato market—more than double the 30% share it held just two decades ago. Supporters believe the duty will help rebalance the market and encourage more domestic production. Critics Warn…
R-CALF Urges Action on Screwworm Near Border
…to close the border in response to the threat. He also voiced full support for constructing sterile fly production facilities as a long-term solution to the screwworm problem. Reported by…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…the dairy and poultry sectors. These programs control production levels and set pricing mechanisms to stabilize the Canadian market. Recently, Canada has sought to “safeguard” these systems by legislating guardrails…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…cold for vegetable production. Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation The fertile soil, enriched by deposits from the Colorado River, makes Yuma a powerhouse for agriculture. Every winter…
Mid-July Update: Hay and Alfalfa Market Prices
…provided a detailed range of pricing based on the hay’s Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN), protein content, and intended use: High-End Milk Cow Hay: Soft 55 TDN with around 20% protein…
Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland
…from farmers and industry advocates concerned about the long-term impact on California’s food production. Bianco Slams Solar Panels on Farmland “A Rude Awakening” for Sacramento “If I win this election,…
Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture
…agriculture was immediate and profound. Cotton production soared, transforming it into a dominant cash crop in the South. This, in turn, fueled economic growth, expanded farmland use, and reshaped the…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…Hilton said. “It’s an evil scam.” He argued the policy benefits private equity donors at the expense of food production and even climate integrity. According to Hilton, solar farms raise…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…decisions have on food production and farm viability. “We have to be so good at what we do here just to be able to compete, really,” Hartwig concluded. For more…