The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to Guatemala from March 3-7, aiming to strengthen trade partnerships and expand U.S. agricultural exports throughout Central America. The …
USDA/NASS Reports Decrease in Pacific Region Milk Production
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) reported a 5.7% decrease in Pacific Region milk production from January 2024 to January 2025, with production per cow in California down 120 …
Consuming Grapes Daily Can Improve Muscle Health
A study from Western New England University found that consuming grapes daily can improve muscle health by altering muscle gene expression, particularly in females, leading to similar metabolic effects in …
ILA Union Ratified Six-Year Master Contract
The International Longshoreman’s Association Union (ILA) ratified a six-year master contract, including a 62% pay increase, boosting hourly wages to $63, retroactive to October 1, 2024, and effective until September 30, 2030, …
American Agriculture History Minute: Ferguson’s Three-Point Hitch Changes Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Irishman Harry Ferguson is part of American Agriculture History. He’s credited with developing and patent the first hydraulic lift with automatic …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-28-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the recent legislation introduced by State Senator …
More Time for Census of Horticulture Specialties Response
A change in deadline for those eligible producers to respond to USDA’s latest sub survey associated with the Census of Agriculture. “We’re talking about floriculture, horticulture, nursery type crops, sod, …
New Deadline Set for Farms, to File Beneficial Ownership Information with FinCEN
The US Treasury Department has set a new deadline for companies, including farms, to file their Beneficial Ownership Information with FinCEN by March 21, following a court order. FinCEN may …
CDFA Launches Agricultural Workforce Survey
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has launched an agricultural workforce survey to identify the evolving needs of employers in the specialty crop sector, which is adapting to …
USDA Releasing Funding in Contracts for Environmental and Conservation Program
USDA is releasing $20 million in contracts for environmental and conservation programs, in line with White House directives, and will honor existing contracts to farmers. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Continues Expansion and Diversification
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In the early 1900s, American agriculture continued to expand and diversify. The first ten years of the century, George Washington Carver, …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-27-25
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 discuss a significant legal battle as …
Canada Stocks Avian Flu Vaccine as H5N1 Detected in U.S. Rats
For the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of H5N1 avian influenza in rats, heightening concerns about the virus’s potential to spread among mammals. The …
Softer Sales Prevailed in Ag Machinery
Softer sales prevailed in ag machinery in 2024 and that trend is expected to continue into 2025 according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. U.S. Sales of Ag Tractors & …