…Generation One standout initiative is the Beginning Farmer Program, funded through grants and designed to connect new farmers with experienced mentors. The program offers business planning, regulatory guidance, and financial…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…tenderloin and ribeye. Retail advertising often drives market trends, with national chains promoting seasonal comfort foods such as chuck rolls. Recently, chuck roll prices jumped from about $4.50 per pound…
USDA Extension Service: A Legacy of Education and Support
…50 years before one of its most impactful programs came to life. With the passage of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914, the USDA Extension Service was officially created. This initiative…
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…products reach destinations across the U.S. and Canada in top condition. From split-box services to value-added packaging, the company tailors shipments for food service clients who need smaller quantities and…
The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities
…states, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening agricultural education. Under this program, states received federal land to sell, with the proceeds designated for the establishment of colleges focused on teaching…
New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
…water, and natural habitats. This effort supports the third round of national and regional cropland assessments led by the NRCS through CEAP—a multi-agency initiative to quantify the environmental impacts of…
California Avocado Commission Praises USDA Reorganization Efforts
…support for the initiative, highlighting Secretary Brooke Rollins’ leadership. “Secretary Rollins has demonstrated clear-eyed leadership and a deep understanding of what America’s agricultural communities need from USDA,” Melban stated. He…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades The grant is part of the United States Marine Highway Program (MARAD)—a nationwide initiative aimed at enhancing waterborne freight transportation, reducing highway congestion, and…
New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers
…tax payment. Understanding Capital Gains in Agriculture Capital gains taxes are incurred when a farmer sells an asset—such as farmland—for more than its original purchase price. The tax is based…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…eventually become citizens—while maintaining standards and accountability.” He highlighted Homegrown’s certification with the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), an American-based program focused on labor responsibility and fair practices. On Trade, Tariffs,…
USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
USDA Launches Bold Food Safety Initiative At the grand opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) newly modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…makers. We never capture the retail market,” he said. He warned that continued tax hikes and excise fees, especially linked to projects like California’s high-speed rail, would further burden ag…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…their operations. The episode also highlights the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, which is gaining support from major food companies and aims to increase access to fresh fruits and…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…Business Centers—a key initiative launched to support small farmers and local food enterprises across the United States. Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program A COVID-Era Initiative Designed for…























