…undergo testing at approved laboratories within the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) before any interstate movement. APHIS will be reimbursing producers for the cost of testing at NAHLN laboratories….
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Seeks Reform to EQIP Funding
…resilience. Recommendations from the report include removing costly practices that purportedly favor large-scale farms, reducing payment limits to increase farmer access, and integrating additional funding sources beyond 2031. The report…
The Race for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
…all over it.” However, there is a lack of tangible results when it comes to the widespread production and usage of sustainable aviation fuel. Godwin noted that the current cost…
Vilsack on Budget Priorities
…cost increase in fertilizer.” Vilsack made a commitment to lawmakers regarding the CCC – or Commodity Credit Corporation – which is a government-owned and operated entity that was created to…
USDA Accepting Applications for 2025 Export Programs
…organizations are urged to seize this opportunity to access resources for enhancing their export initiatives. MAP offers competitive, cost-share assistance to U.S. exporters and trade organizations involved in promoting American…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…pathogen. So, it can help the grower protect their crop and minimize loss. And with the increased costs, whether it’s labor or fuel, every trip across the field, they have…
GA Rep. Scott on Farm Bill Progress
…want to have a five-year farm bill, but that five-year Farm Bill has got to take into account the increased cost of operations for the American farmer. So, it’s been…
FARMER Act Introduced to Help Agriculture and Beyond
…being for farmers and ranchers, but a good farm bill is for every single American. Think about it. Our farmers and ranchers produce the highest quality, lowest cost food supply…
Global Survey Seeks to Understand Production and Trading Costs
…the 2023 survey conducted during unprecedented cost hikes. The survey aims to understand how the situation has evolved over the past year, providing insights into production and trading costs across…
New Technology Key to Increasing Ag Productivity
…productivity. TFP measures the amount of agricultural output produced from the combined inputs like labor, capital, and intermediate inputs employed in farm production. Therefore, growth in TPP indicates positive changes…
Operating Costs Increase While Prices Decrease for Pistachios
…She said that costs have increased by about five percent on average since 2020. “What I have is about $3,300 per acre, in operating costs. That doesn’t include any overhead…
Major Questions Loom for New Indoor Heat Illness Standard
…impassioned response from labor advocates and activists present at the meeting. Things took a tumultuous turn as protesters disrupted the meeting to a point that forced a temporary halt and…
Expert on Domestic Corporate Ag Land
…also drives up the cost of the land that is available for smaller farmers. And, she says, that’s not all. “It’s decimating rural communities. It’s not a good thing. It…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-20-24
…groundwater recharge goal, and the Ag Labor Working Group is making official policy recommendations. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…