…face as they lose valuable agricultural land to this unexpected floodwater revival. Lorrie talks with Chris Galen, the Senior Vice President of Member Services and Strategic Initiatives at the National…
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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Dramatic Agricultural Expansion
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The most dramatic expansion in American agriculture took place over a 50-year period from 1860 to 1910. The number…
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
Shutterstock image USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Plant Genetic Research Unit (PGRU) is researching crossbreeding of existing grape germplasm, whether among the more than 1,400 accessions available at the PGRU…
American Agriculture History Minute: Women’s Movement in Agriculture
…the armies. Women kept up their usual washing, cooking, and sowing, as well as tending to livestock and crops. And now, over 150 years later, women lead many agricultural associations….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-09-24
…Lorrie Boyer discuss a recent Texas court ruling that issued an injunction, pausing the enforcement of the CTA, which requires businesses to disclose beneficial ownership information. Statements from key agricultural…
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
…to stop the spread of illness, to stop Agricultural workers from getting sick,” she said. “And you know, at the end of the day, I would think as a producer,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-06-24
…Adam Gray over Republican incumbent John Duarte in California’s 13th Congressional District, flipping the seat from Republican to Democrat. They delve into Gray’s background and potential impact on agricultural issues….
Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Offering Relief to Farmers and Ranchers
…agricultural groups say it places an unnecessary burden on small businesses. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the court’s decision, calling it a significant victory for producers. “The Corporate…
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
…tariffs and retaliatory tariffs could have a “triple negative” effect on the agricultural sector. First, they could lead to inflation in farm inputs such as chemicals and durable goods. Second,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…the critical role of soil biodiversity and its impact on climate solutions through practices like whole orchard recycling. The conversation highlights the importance of promoting sustainable agricultural practices to both…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-04-24
…potential impacts on the agricultural industry with President-elect Trump returning to office. The conversation covers anticipated trade tensions with China, Mexico, and Canada, the effects of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs,…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
…lot of commodities that need exporting. The good news is the volume of our agricultural exports hasn’t really changed a whole lot. And what has changed is the value of…
Healthy Soils Week Highlights Benefits of Regenerative Farming Practices
…Paul Lum, Senior Agricultural Specialist for AFT in California, discussed the organization’s efforts and the critical role of healthy soils in agriculture. Founded in 1980, AFT initially focused on protecting…