…of the dairy industry, highlighting a 3% decrease in California’s milk production due to HPAI pressure, contrasted with growth in the Near West states. Milk prices are hovering around $17…
Chairman Thompson Pushes for Stronger Work Link to SNAP Benefits
…past Farm Bills, encourage participation in the workforce. He also highlighted E&T programs that help SNAP recipients gain skills and find long-term jobs. Thompson criticized broad state waivers that allow…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…to support farmers and criticized other countries’ tariffs. They also discussed the Food Security and Farm Protection Act, which aims to combat California’s Proposition 12, a law setting minimum space…
Trends in U.S. Processed Fruit and Vegetable Oil Exports
…by 10%. Fruit juice consumption dropped by 10%, particularly orange juice due to production issues. There was a 108% increase in vegetable oil export volume, corresponding to a 50% rise…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values
Agricultural Land By Liz Gray/via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values Farmland values have always been part of American…
Almond Board of California Organized a Bloom Tour
The Almond Board of California organized a bloom tour for influencers and dietitians to foster a better understanding of almond production. Director of Global Communications, Natalie Henderson, highlighted that the…
NCGA Launching a New Consider Corn Challenge
…total of $300,000.” Previous contest winners have scaled up to the next phase of development, received additional grant funding, entered into joint agreements, and obtained registration for state biobased production…
NASDA Policy Priorities Set for 2025
NASDA Sets 2025 Priorities: Farm Bill, Research Funding, and Labor Needs Top the List The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has laid out its top priorities for…
Outlook for Florida Oranges and Orange Juice
Image by AS Photograpy from Pixabay What are the latest forecasts regarding Florida’s orange production and orange juice production for this season? Rod Bain tells us. Outlook for Florida Oranges…
Ag Groups Call for Trade Fix After Tariff Announcement
DepositPhotos image Several major U.S. farm groups are urging the White House to resolve new trade tensions quickly, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries….
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity Develops Early Farming Techniques
…the farm in the family and avoid having their children move to towns. The Scottish and Irish built their livelihoods on sun farming, but more herding hogs and cattle. That’s…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
…or 25 total to combat cockfighting. Nick expressed concern about the bill’s potential negative impact on family farmers. The bill includes exemptions for food production, schools, shelters, and non-profit organizations….
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
…for American farmers, shaped by falling crop prices, high production costs, and record returns in the cattle sector. For many crop producers, net returns have dropped significantly from recent highs….
U.S. Beekeepers Report Record Colony Losses, Raising Alarm for Farmers
…could be significant. With fewer bees to pollinate crops like almonds, apples, and melons, farmers may see reduced yields and higher production costs. Economic losses for beekeepers are already estimated…