Join the AgNet News Hour for expert insights into the latest in U.S. agriculture. In this episode, we cover USDA’s Farmer-First Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program, which rewards farmers for improving…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od USDA/NIFA…
The Global Reach of America’s Land-Grant Universities
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Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…interest in organic, healthy, environmentally responsible food — a trend Jacobs sees accelerating, particularly among younger families. USDA Citrus Purchase & Broader Industry Pressures The hosts also highlight the USDA’s…
Women Farmers of the Civil War
…of those Civil War–era women remains visible across the agricultural landscape. Women now lead national farm organizations, play prominent roles within the USDA, and manage farms—often assuming leadership when a…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…dominated by Thompsons, Flames, and Red Globes, California now grows more than 80 varieties. The Commission’s long-standing partnership with the USDA continues to generate new varieties with improved shelf life,…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…in both innovation and consistency. “We’re growing more than 80 varieties of table grapes now,” LeMay said. “Since 1982, the Commission has partnered with the USDA to bring new, longer-lasting,…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
…Its mission was simple but powerful: to provide listeners with five-minute grain price updates based on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Farmers could now plan sales and…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…USDA to rethink the way they estimate annual yields. “The current system is outdated,” he said. “It’s time to rely on real data and industry collaboration instead of one-size-fits-all projections.”…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…arrivals, stabilizing prices at a critical moment. Rethinking the USDA Objective Estimate Debate continues about the future of USDA’s annual objective estimate. Toor says many industry leaders believe it may…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…and a USDA plan to expand grazing access, grow beef demand, and increase small processor capacity. However, Trump’s recent statements about importing more Argentine beef—framed as a way to lower…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…As the interview continued, Kester discussed the ongoing threat of the New World Screwworm near the Texas–Mexico border, saying that USDA teams are “doing heroic work” to contain outbreaks. He…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…opened with encouraging news for cattle producers: USDA released a multifaceted plan aimed at stabilizing the beef sector and easing price pressure on consumers. The framework focuses on three pillars—strengthening…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…under the USDA, offering growers protection in difficult years. Barsarian emphasized that USDA officials have consistently been receptive to industry concerns, regardless of the political administration in power. However, international…