U.S. farm income is expected to see only modest growth in 2026, with rising production expenses and inflation continuing to put pressure on farm businesses. USDA research economist Carrie Litkowski …
California Cantaloupes Use Social Media to Reach Younger Consumers
California’s cantaloupe industry is taking a fresh approach to an old challenge: how do you get younger consumers excited about a familiar fruit? For Marilyn Freeman, president of Farmers Communication …
California Cantaloupes Turn to TikTok to Reach a New Generation
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Marilyn Freeman, president of Farmers Communication Exchange, joined the show to discuss how the California cantaloupe industry is changing the way it …
Growing Milk Supplies Continue to Pressure U.S. Dairy Prices
Increasing milk production and sluggish domestic demand are continuing to weigh on U.S. dairy prices, creating financial pressure for producers across the country. A recent report examined the market conditions contributing to …
USDA Expands $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
USDA Announces New Funding to Combat Destructive Feral Swine America’s farmers and ranchers continue to battle one of agriculture’s most destructive invasive species: feral swine. During a recent interview with …
USDA Launches $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $35 million to help combat one of agriculture’s most destructive invasive species. During today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, USDA Under Secretary …
House Budget Proposal Includes $12 Billion in New Farm Aid
A proposed farm aid package worth $12 billion is moving through Congress as part of a broader budget framework that also includes funding tied to the Iran war. A recent report highlighted the …
California Sheep Producers Warn H-2A Wage Rule Could Threaten Operations
A proposed change to California sheep producers’ labor costs is raising concerns across the state’s sheep industry, with leaders warning it could have far-reaching consequences for ranchers and wildfire prevention efforts. …
Kevin Kester Discusses Cattle Industry Challenges, Screwworm Response and Beef Processing Support
The AgNet News Hour welcomed former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester for a wide-ranging discussion on some of the biggest issues facing the U.S. cattle industry, including New …
Global Cherry Markets Shift as Harvests Expand Across the Northern Hemisphere
The latest global cherry market trends show production increasing in several key growing regions, creating added competition and putting downward pressure on prices. A recent report showed how harvest activity across the …
USDA Launches FIELDS Program to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Production
The new FIELDS program is designed to strengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain by increasing domestic production and reducing costs for farmers. A recent report highlighted details from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins …
Fresh Fruit Prices Expected to Remain Stable Despite Lower Farm Prices
The latest fresh fruit price outlook from USDA suggests consumers are likely to see relatively stable prices at the grocery store this year, even as growers continue to face pressure from weaker …
USDA’s Fordyce Highlights SPUR Initiative, Screwworm Fight, and Historic Farm Support
During an interview with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce provided an in-depth update on several major initiatives shaping American agriculture. From …
Senate Farm Bill Draft Advances with New Support for Agriculture
The release of a long-awaited Senate Farm Bill draft marks another step toward updating the nation’s agricultural policy. A recent report highlighted key provisions included in the nearly 900-page discussion draft released by …