USDA’s forecast for cotton this marketing year reflects year-over-year rises in several categories. Rod Bain has more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson and Rod Bain’s program here. Several Categories in U.S.…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-06-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show learn why maintaining good trade relations with China is imperative for California pistachios…
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $26 million in funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to support local and regional food systems development. This funding aims…
USDA Announced Bobwhite Pilot Project, General CRP Signup
A new conservation initiative from NRCS. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bobwhite Quail by Bonnie Taylor Barry/Shutterstocxk image The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a new final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act. It is aimed at fostering fair competition and protecting growers from discrimination,…
Fuel Prices See Double-Digit Increase for Gasoline
…speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 03-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show the statewide snowpack is at 80 percent of average to start March, and…
Mentorship Program for Women in Food and Agriculture
Continuing mentorship opportunities for women in ag. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Alltech is proud to continue partnering with the “Women in Food & Agriculture Program.” Applications…
Weekend Storm System Brings California Snowpack Up to Average
The recent storm system that came through California has pushed the state’s snowpack up to average. Last week when the Department of Water Resources conducted their manual snow survey, the…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
…to prevent further loss of market share for American producers. The letter emphasized the need for leadership and action to advance U.S. agriculture in the global market. Listen to the…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-04-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show we hear from an expert on when he thinks we’ll have a new…
Catastrophic Losses Ahead After Texas Wildfires
…grain and seed operations have reported total losses. “The fires not only threaten lives and property but will also have a substantial impact on our agriculture industry,” Miller says. “Over…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Ag Tax Bill and Future of the Farm Bill
…10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and…
Week in Review: SWP Allocation Lower Than 2023 & Almond Rebound Underway
…Planting Intentions Survey indicates U.S. cotton producers plan to plant 9.8 million acres of cotton this spring. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened the enrollment period for the 2024…