…such as Butterball, Hillshire Brands, Hormel, Kraft Foods, Jenny O Turkey, Purdue Farms, and Prestage Farms. The hosts delve into the intricacies of market transparency, the impact on independent growers,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…Adversary Risk Management Act (FARMS Act) by Senators Tommy Tuberville and John Fetterman. This bipartisan bill aims to scrutinize and manage foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, processing, packaging, and…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
In this episode, we talk to Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) and explore how the organization inspires a deeper connection to the agricultural industry by promoting a greater understanding…
Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways
…in safeguarding the country’s farms and crops from invasive pests. Deployed at major airports, border crossings, and postal facilities, these highly trained detection dogs work in tandem with their human…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…for full-time foreign workers. Galen noted the potential impact of mass deportations on dairy farms and meatpacking plants. Looking ahead to 2025, he predicted stable milk prices and production growth,…
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December
…weaker perspective on current conditions in U.S. agriculture and their farms, with the Index of Current Conditions falling 13 points to 100. Although it did decline, it was still 24…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…in projects aimed at transforming the food system. Key initiatives include the establishment of regional food business centers to support small and mid-sized farms and the expansion of infrastructure like…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-08-25
…regional food business centers, meat and poultry processing facilities, and infrastructure developments aimed at supporting small to mid-sized farms. They also touch on the importance of ensuring food security as…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Continues Westward Movement
…to market before there were canals and railroads. After the wheat frontier, as it was called, more diversified farms took their place in parts of the Midwest, dairy generally in…
Cattle Industry Leader Highlighted Priorities for 2025
…most farms and ranches treat them like family.” Eisele said many of these workers have stayed long-term and become valuable team members. He also points to a broader worker shortage…
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
…Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action in history, bolstered funding for NRCS’ in-demand conservation programs for climate-smart practices on farms, ranches, and forests. NRCS also released updated state-by-state data showing…
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
…tax law, producers across the country are keeping a close eye on any changes that could affect how family-owned farms and ranches are passed down to the next generation. Estate…
Corporate Transparency Act Filing on Hold
DepositPhotos image Just three days after the U .S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated a rule requiring businesses including farms to file beneficial ownership information, the same…
Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated: NCBA Urges Cattle Producers to Prepare
…by Congress in 2021 to help combat illegal financial activity. It requires owners or part-owners of an estimated 32.6 million small businesses—including about 230,000 farms—to register personal information with FinCEN….