…supporting these programs have also been affected. The Iowa Soybean Association, in a letter to lawmakers, warned that $11 million owed to farmers is at risk. Many farmers are only…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Motor Truck for Agriculture Hauling Introduced
…Machinery, livestock, and crops have always been needed to be moved around the farm or to market. Two-wheel carts suffice for early settlers. Soon four-wheeled wagons became the norm and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-20-25
…younger generations. The conversation delves into defining ‘organic,’ the certification process, and the challenges faced by organic farmers. Sabrina and Laurie also touch upon related topics such as GMOs, gluten-free…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-19-25
…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered by Trump Administration
…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
Commodity Classic Coming Up in March
…improve farming operations, especially in light of constrained profits. A new addition this year is a pancake breakfast following a worship service, with the trade show starting at 3 PM…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
…USDA under the Trump administration, impacting hundreds of probationary federal employees. They explore the implications of these terminations on agricultural services and the far-reaching ripple effects, including delays in Farm…
U.S. Cotton Acreage Expected to Decline in 2025, NCC Survey Finds
…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
California Wine Grape Crush for 2024
…U. S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS), was 2,843,646 tons, a decrease of 22.8% from the 2023 crush of 3,684,832 tons, marking the lowest recorded crush in…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Grain Powered Grain Elevator Developed
…service, the first in America. Known as Dart’s elevator, other grain elevators were later built to help make Buffalo a major port city and within 15 years of his invention,…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) have granted a Section 18 emergency exemption for the use of Kasumin 2L, a bactericide containing…
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…
Farm Trade Group Warns Against Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
DepositPhotos image A leading agricultural trade organization is raising concerns over the impact of newly imposed Section 232 tariffs on American farmers and food producers. Farmers for Free Trade, a…
ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement
…was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is…