The cost of eggs in the United States has surged in recent months, largely due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has led to the culling of millions of …
Cattle and Bison Imports from Mexico Resume
The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) has announced the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico, following a halt due to New World …
American Agriculture History Minute: Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. At the age of 13, with the aid of his father, he was given an apprenticeship at a nearby orchard, and …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-05-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer dive into the latest advancements in …
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
January is the time when orchard growers are preparing for the season ahead. Valent Field Market Development Specialist Todd Burkdoll provides pest and weed management steps that can help maintain …
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has announced its top five policy priorities for 2025. The organization’s Board of Directors selected these key issues to guide their …
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
Almond growers must stay vigilant against early-season diseases that threaten their orchards. So says Cassis Rieser, Technical Service Manager for UPL North America, who recently highlighted key diseases and introduced …
Newhouse has Prioritized Working on Specialty Crops
Representative Dan Newhouse of Washington, a member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee, has prioritized working on specialty crops. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Widespread Workforce Disruptions Not Observed
Despite reports of unease among farm workers in California, the California Farm Bureau has not observed widespread workforce disruptions. The organization will monitor the situation closely to ensure smooth operations …
American Agriculture History Minute: Livestock Changes the Land
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Colonists had more access to land in the U.S. than they did in Europe, but the acquisition came with some problems. …
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
Fertilizer markets are facing uncertainty due to ongoing tariff discussions. Farmers and industry experts are watching closely as potential price increases could impact critical inputs for the upcoming planting season. …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-04-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the new tariffs imposed by President …
Los Angeles County Households Affected by Wildfires May Be Eligible for Food Assistance
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that households in 28 zip codes in Los Angeles County, affected by recent wildfires may be eligible for food assistance through the …
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
California lettuce growers have seen a 63.7% increase in compliance costs over seven years. Despite this, farm gate values for lettuce have risen by less than 1% from 2017 to …