…U.S. Sales of Ag Tractors & Combines Drop During First Month of 2025 (AEM/MILWAUKEE/February 12, 2025) — According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales…
Sedgwick Brand Protection Report Reveals Thousands of Recalls
…decreased to 680 million units, the lowest since 2015. Sedgwick Brand Protection Report Reveals Thousands of Recalls Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
…(NFU/WASHINGTON/Feb. 6, 2025) — National Farmers Union (NFU) announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act (ABLA), introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.). This legislation codifies…
NPPC Unhappy with Dietary Guidelines
DepositPhotos image (WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 11, 2025) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called scientific report in comments filed…
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
…asking candidates to declare by April 1 (ABC/MODESTO, CA/Feb. 6, 2025) — The 2025 election cycle for the Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors launches on Friday, Feb….
American Beef Labeling Act Introduced to Codify MCOOL
…States. As of today, mandatory country of origin labeling for beef in the U.S. is not enforced; the requirement was repealed in 2015 due to concerns raised by Canada and…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
…October 2015-January 2025. Figure 2. Indices of Current Conditions and Future Expectations, October 2015-January 2025. The Farm Financial Performance Index rose 13 points in January, mirroring the rise in the Current Conditions Index. The…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
(NCBA/SAN ANTONIO, Texas/Feb. 6, 2025) — The popular CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, shared expert market and weather analysis today. The U.S….
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
…National Seed Strategy, developed in 2015, to increase the native seed supply commercially for restoration, thus ensuring ecosystem resilience and the health and prosperity of future generations, including rural, agricultural,…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
…For more information and for a listing of emergency livestock animal shelters, contact the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and/or visit the CDFA Facebook page. I’m Lori Boyer…
U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
A skilled veterinarian taking a PCR swab on a turkey to check for Avian Flu DepositPhotos image The USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile to make it…
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December
…took place from December 2-6, 2024. Figure 1. Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, October 2015-December 2024. Figure 2. Indices of Current Conditions and Future Expectations, October 2015-December 2024 Farmers’ views…
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…
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Recalled Organic Carrots
…to sanitize affected areas. For detailed recall information, visit the CDC page. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…























