…of sweet red bell peppers. This initiative is projected to supply 150,000 cases from October through December, addressing a market need during a period of traditionally limited availability. The program…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-08-25
…administration’s actions. The CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer rose to 141, the highest since December 2021, with a future expectation index of 152. The farm financial performance index fell…
California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down
…mandate and allows new gas-powered cars to be sold in California after 2035. Since the EPA waiver was first passed in December 2024 as a Biden administration attempt to Trump…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…release, stating the USDA completed a review of program funding before resuming payments. The MASC program was launched in December 2024 with $2 billion in funding, and expanded to $2.65…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…Ag Net News Hour focused on a federal judge’s ruling that the Trump administration cannot freeze funds allocated under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by the Biden administration. Judge Mary…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…in December, as well as generally favorable returns for livestock producers. But, recent extended periods of lower commodity prices, particularly for cash grains and tree nuts, are evidence of increasing…
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that California almond producers voted to continue their marketing order program in a recent referendum. The vote, held from December…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…led to cattle depredation, prompting a local emergency in one county. Between October and December 2024, wolves killed 19 cattle in rural counties. The issue mirrors that in Colorado, where…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
…Value Expectations Index rose modestly in February, reaching 118, which was 3 points higher than in January and 8 points above the December reading. This month’s farmland index was also 3…
USDA/NASS Reports Decrease in Pacific Region Milk Production
…pounds year-over-year but up 95 pounds from December 2024. USDA/NASS Reports Decrease in Pacific Region Milk Production Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
More Time for Census of Horticulture Specialties Response
…of the 2024 census of horticultural specialties. NASS announced surveys will continue to be collected until April 18. They sent out forms to about 40,000 operations nationwide back in December,…
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
DepositPhotos image At last week’s National Ethanol Conference, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper expressed frustration over the removal of a year-round E15 sales provision from December’s…
Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze
…Program (EQIP). Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-12-25
…impact of the federal funding freeze on farmers. They detail how the freeze, intended to cut organizational grants, is adversely affecting individual farmers by halting essential reimbursements. Real-life examples from…