…position as a key force in food production and sustainability, navigating pressing economic and environmental concerns with resilience. One of Ford’s most significant contributions is her advocacy for immigration reform,…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
…reflect an ongoing commitment to reshaping agricultural policy, balancing regulatory adjustments with efforts to streamline operations and enhance direct support for farmers. While some of these changes have faced legal…
Agricultural Trade Remains Dynamic in Fruit Production and Distribution
…and importers may need to adapt strategies to ensure reliable access to high-quality fruit. The intersection of supply stability, international trade policies, and regulatory oversight continues to shape the global…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…with legislators is key, as many are unfamiliar with farming challenges. Advocacy efforts, such as lobby days, aim to educate policymakers on the industry’s contributions and regulatory impacts. Uncertainty around…
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
Nick Chipchase / Sampford Farm Dairy, via Wikimedia Commons America urgently needs immigration reform to support U.S. farmers, Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford said Thursday. While farmers generally back President…
Japanese Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Lab-Grown Chicken
…larger cuts of meat. They also see potential applications in growing functional organs. While lab-grown meat still faces regulatory, cost, and consumer acceptance hurdles, this development brings it closer to…
USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board Sees Tariff Hits to US Meat Exports
…percent. “On ag products, it’s 14-percent. But we know that this does not capture the full extent of the non-trade barriers and regulatory hurdles that they impose on our exports,”…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…Shasta and Pyrenees, which have improved crop management but can be demanding on rootstocks. The conversation underscores the need for resilient almond varieties as pesticide resistance and regulatory changes may…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration have released an update on a regulatory alignment study…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
…department says it will continue refining the system based on feedback. Growers and applicators can access regulatory guidance on electronic submission requirements through the DPR website. For more information or…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…The conversation also touches on the broader implications of automation in agriculture and the challenges farmers face, including low-profit margins and regulatory burdens. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…a new rule to align with the Supreme Court’s Sackett decision, aiming to clarify jurisdiction over waterways and wetlands. The rule aims to reduce regulatory burden on farmers and property…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…the Make America Healthy Again Commission. The groups argue that pesticides, biotech crops, and food ingredients are already subject to strict regulatory oversight. They warn that unnecessary restrictions could increase…
EPA to Revise Waters of the U.S. Rule
…chapter of severe regulatory whiplash.” To read more about this EPA announcement, click here. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…