DepositPhotos image The Ranking Members of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees are seeking answers from the Trump administration regarding disruptions to international food aid programs. Senator Amy Klobuchar and…
Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze
…administration lacked the authority to block funding that had already been appropriated by Congress. Despite repeated inquiries, the Trump administration has not clarified which programs remain frozen or why individual…
U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered by Trump Administration
DepositPhotos The U.S. response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak has faced significant disruption in the early weeks of the Trump administration, raising concerns among federal officials, state agencies, veterinarians,…
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…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-17-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour from AgNet West, Lorrie Boyer discusses the USDA’s recent amendments to the federal…
NPPC Unhappy with Dietary Guidelines
…all federal nutrition programs – including those affecting our schoolchildren and the military – and provide recommendations to health professionals. We urge this Committee to do the right thing: follow…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…are forecast to rise relative to 2024. Direct Government farm payments are forecast at $42.4 billion for 2025, a $33.1-billion increase from 2024. Direct Government farm payments include Federal farm…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-12-25
…impact of the federal funding freeze on farmers. They detail how the freeze, intended to cut organizational grants, is adversely affecting individual farmers by halting essential reimbursements. Real-life examples from…
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
…the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), stated that it will continue monitoring Mexico’s adherence to its USMCA commitments. “The [U.S.] Administration will continue to stand up for U.S. farmers and producers,…
AFBF Highlights Challenges Faced by Farmers and Producers
…the US (WOTUS) rule, which defines navigable waters under federal jurisdiction. AFBF Highlights Challenges Faced by Farmers and Producers Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…drop from the 9% peak in 2022 but still above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. To address this, the Fed cut interest rates three times in the latter half of…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has secured an additional $6 million in federal funding from the second round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Regional Agricultural Promotion Program…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-06-25
…and the necessity of urgent action to upgrade infrastructure. Additionally, the role of the Trump administration in addressing energy concerns is discussed. We also have this week’s Almond Update. Listen…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…livestock. Finally, NASDA is pushing for increased federal funding for state cooperative agreements. These programs help coordinate regulatory efforts between state and federal agencies, particularly in food safety, meat and…