…devastating for American dairy producers. “If EATS or anything similar is enacted, it will have dire consequences for dairy farmers across the country,” said Deborah Mills, former chair of the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…regulations, including climate-smart agriculture and electric vehicle mandates affecting California by 2031. A genetic mutation of bird flu was identified in four dairy cow herds in San Bernardino, California, raising…
Dairy Farmers Benefiting from Lower Feed Grain Costs
DepositPhotos image Chris Galen, Senior Vice President of member services and Strategic Initiatives at the National Milk Producers Federation, reports that dairy farmers are benefiting from lower feed grain costs,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…strong dairy margins due to low feed grain prices and stable milk prices. The conversation also touched on water management, with farmers in the western U.S. receiving 35% of their…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
DepositPhotos image National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer testified before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry during the State of the Livestock Industry hearing,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
…facing the livestock industry, highlighted by recent hearings of the House Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. The episode features opening comments from California Representative Jim Costa,…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…impacted 975 dairy herds. The outbreak has led to a significant reduction in the egg supply, causing egg prices to soar. USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak…
American Agriculture History Minute: Anna Baldwin Changes the Dairy Industry Forever
Anna Baldwin milking machine revolutionized the American dairy industry / By PA Department of Agriculture (X post) I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute:…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-17-25
…milk marketing order with Roger Crayon, Chief Economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation. They delve into the detailed process and its significant impact on dairy farmers. The show also…
The Growing Edge from Valent: Central Coast Growers Prepare for Spring Challenges
Lettuce Field in Salinas Valley DepositPhotos image As Central Coast farmers transition from winter into early spring, managing disease, weeds, and pests remains a top priority. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market…
Hansen Industries Showcases Energy-Efficient Ventilation at World Ag Expo
…power consumption while increasing airflow efficiency, particularly for dairy operations. “We are pushing our new line of fans, ranging from 38-inch to 114-inch models, including panel, intake, exhaust, and louvered…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-10-25
…in Tulare, California, discussing its vast exhibit space, international exhibitors, and the focus on new agricultural technologies, specialty crops, and dairy advancements. They also highlight the significance of the Women…
American Agriculture History Minute: Looking at New Mexico Diverse Agriculture
…dairy. New Mexico has over 23,000 farm families encompassing more than 49,000,000 acres and home to more than 1,400,000 head of beef and dairy cattle. That’s today’s American Agriculture History…
USDA-ELAP Now Includes Dairy Producers
Shutterstock image The USDA Emergency Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-Raised Program (USDA/ELAP), which now includes dairy producers due to issues with H5 and E. coli (E. coli 01). The program,…