AgNet News Hour, Friday, 02-14-25

On this episode of AgNet News Hour, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer delve into the topic of autonomous tractors in California. They discuss the state's plans to revisit a decades-old ban on driverless agricultural vehicles, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges of using such technology in farming. The hosts particularly focus on a recent AgAlert article by Caleb Hampton that outlines this regulation and updates from Cal OSHA. The conversation also touches on how such technology could transform agricultural labor and the importance of updating regulations to keep pace with technological advancements. Additionally, the show covers the proposed move of the U.S. International Food Assistance Program from USAID to the USDA, examining the implications for U.S. food aid and global diplomatic relations.