…court has now reversed itself giving businesses a reprieve from filing requirements. The Fifth Circuit last Thursday issued a new order to expedite a hearing on a case out of…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…California. The impressive field of new products was submitted by exhibitors, showcasing innovations ranging from simple solutions to advanced technologies. The competition was evaluated by a panel of judges comprised…
Supporting Women in Western Industries with $30,000 Scholarship
DepositPhotos image Durango Boots is making a impact on the Western community through its National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship, but the deadline is just days away. The scholarship awards…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County
…#510—Grid #522 Effective immediately, the USA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area’s quarantine for…
Farm Bureau Pleads for Farmer Aid as Funding Bill Falters Following Musk Tweet
…years. As debate continues, farmers, lenders, and rural communities wait anxiously for a decision that could shape America’s agricultural landscape for years to come. The full text of the AFBF…
Proposed Federal Dietary Guidelines Causing Angst for Cattle Producers
DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is disappointed by some of the changes that are proposed by an advisory committee that are crafting the “Scientific Report of the…
USDA Ag Outlook Forum Registration Underway
Courtesy of USDA The online registration page is now available for the Agriculture Department’s 101st edition of its Ag Outlook Forum scheduled in late February 2025. Rod Bain reports. USDA…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-09-24
…into broader questions around business privacy versus public right-to-know, and the potential complexities if court rulings on the Act conflict. Sabrina interviews Dr. Meg Schaeffer, an epidemiologist and the National…
Cotton is the Biggest Loser in 2024 Among Specialty Crops
DepositPhotos image USA chief economist Seth Meyers says most crops are projected to generate less income this year, but a few crops may buck that trend. “Even fruits and nuts…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza DepositPhotos image (USDA-APHIS/WASHINGTON/Dec. 6, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…a $25 million legal fund to counter potential lawsuits against President-elect Trump’s administration. The conversation highlights the contentious changes expected in pollution regulations and immigration policies, focusing on the significant…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
Brooke Rollins By Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, USA/Wikipedia image President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins as the next Secretary of Agriculture, drawing varied reactions from agricultural organizations eager…
USDA to Gather 2024 Crop Data from California Producers
…provide valuable insights for the agricultural industry, aiding in export potential assessments and calculating crop supplies for the coming marketing year. Producers can submit their responses online at agcounts.usda.gov, by…
Changes within FMMO Amendments
DepositPhotos image The recently announced final decision regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) amendments includes adjustments provided from public comment over the past few months. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored…