Automatic cow milking facility at cattle dairy farm. DepositPhotos image At the World Dairy Expo, dairy farmers and industry representatives gathered to discuss innovations in dairy, with a focus on…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
Immigrants are hired to spray pesticide on the blueberry crop exposing them to dangerous chemicals. DepositPhotos image The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to restore the…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
With the expiration of the extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, U.S. farmers and ranchers could already be feeling the impact. Key programs supporting agriculture have been disrupted, and uncertainty…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…office. Kanter referenced a recent report from Farm Action that highlights the effects of consolidation across various segments of agriculture, from seed production to farm machinery, and from crop insurance…
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
…covers a range of practices, from controlling worker movement between farms to ensuring clean clothing and equipment. Workers who move between poultry and dairy farms are one potential link in…
$5 Million in Grants for Fish Research Projects
…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…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…of farming today. He’s calling on lawmakers to put aside politics and pass a new farm bill. Cryan agrees, saying uncertainty about the farm bill makes it harder for farmers…
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
…program aims to help farmers expand their markets and boost the consumption of organic dairy products. Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator, highlighted the USDA’s commitment to supporting organic…
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
…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 as a…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…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 a native…
Almond Listening Tour: An Opportunity for Growers to Engage with the Industry
…have access to the tour. Hillman noted that the selected locations aim to be within an hour’s drive for most attendees. Key Stops Include: Bakersfield at the Kern County Farm…
Working Lands Key in Conservation Efforts
DepositPhotos image A senior USDA official recognizes both the importance of working farm and forest lands in resource conservation, and the need to keep operations economically viable. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored…
Support Network for Financially Stressed Producers
…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 as a Council Member on…
IFPA Policy Retreat Charts Course for Advocacy in 2025
…expectation that industry priorities are set by industry voices. “This is an incredibly important time for our industry as we work to finalize the Farm Bill and approach the U.S….