How do lower placements of cattle in feedlots for the month of February factor into USDA’s latest look at cattle inventory? Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
American Agriculture History Minute: Transitioning of the Midwest
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Between the Civil War and the end of World War II, the Midwest transitioned from a rural economy to an industrial …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” discuss the Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act …
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to halt $500 million in funding for food banks across the country, a move that has sparked criticism from lawmakers concerned about …
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) has launched an investigation into China’s dominance in maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding. As a result, the agency has proposed new measures, including fees of …
March Making Snow on Western Mountain Ranges
Several Western Mountain ranges note significant increases in snowpack over the month of March, increasing water equivalency levels for several parts of the region. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
USHBC Industry Engagement Committee Seeking Nominees
The US High Bush Blueberry Council (USHBC) Industry Engagement Committee is seeking nominees for the council’s importer number two, number three, and number four, member and alternate positions on the …
California lawmakers Introduce Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act
A bipartisan group of California lawmakers have introduced the Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act. This Act would waive a restriction on producers who get 75% of their income from …
NCBA Weighs Opening WOTUS Request for Information
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) weighs in on the Trump Administration’s opening of the Waters of the US (WOTUS) Act request for information. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
American Agriculture History Minute: Creation of the “Farmer’s Almanac”
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Robert Thomas is part of American agriculture history. He was born in 1766 near Boston. He took to writing in those …
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is seeking new board candidates with the election deadline set for April 1. Current board member, Justin Morehead, who has progressed from a work …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-27-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Nick Papagni, the “AgMeter” starts the show off with a feature interview on cherries with Morada Produce Company’s Michael Jameson. …
FDA Plans to Extend the Compliance Date for the Food Traceability Rule
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to extend the compliance date for the food traceability rule by 30 months to allow for better coordination across the supply chain, …
Appointments of FPAC Leadership, Bettencourt in NRCS Role
USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area now had leadership of its three agencies after recent appointments. Aubrey Bettencourt of California will serve as Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). …