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 the legacy and experiences of …
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the enrollment periods for its 2025 safety-net programs aimed at supporting American farmers and dairy producers. These programs, including the Agriculture Risk …
Avocado Industry Facing Shortage
The avocado industry is facing a 25-30% shortage due to reduced USDA inspections and weather-related trucking delays, leading to tight supplies and increased prices in the coming weeks. Mexico is …
NFU Prioritizes Maintaining Viability of Farming Operations
The National Farmers Union (NFU) prioritizes maintaining the viability of farming operations amidst economic challenges, emphasizing the need for a robust safety net, strong crop insurance, and continued investment in …
American Agriculture History Minute: Corn, and Corn Shelling
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Corn of course holds a major part of American agriculture history, but very early on corn was typically shelled by hand …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-16-25
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 these issues impacting agriculture: …
Almond Update: Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health
At the recent Almond Conference, Josette Lewis, Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California, highlighted innovative practices to support pollinator populations and benefit almond orchards. …
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
Although you’re hearing a lot about how the wildfires are affecting populated areas in Southern California, they are also affecting agricultural areas in the hilly areas just outside of Los …
American Agriculture History Minute: Harvesting Corn by Hand Continues Today
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. From roughly the 1920s to the 1940s, harvesting corn by hand was a necessity. Today, the National Corn Husking Association keeps …
USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it is providing a total of $14.4 million in grants and technical assistance through two separately funded projects to support urban agriculture …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-15-25
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 the complex issue of carbon …
Rebuilding Cattle Inventories Remains Ongoing Question
The process of rebuilding U.S. cattle inventories will remain an ongoing question well into 2025. Texas A&M extension livestock economist David Anderson says coming into 2024, the beef cow herd …
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig released a statement criticizing a new Republican proposal she says would reduce funding for essential farm bill programs in order to pay for …
November U.S. Beef Exports
In November, U.S. beef exports increased by 10% in volume and by 11% in value. The export value per head of fed slaughter increased by 13%-the highest since June. Asia, particularly …