…Lorrie talks with John Sandbakken, executive director of the National Sunflower Association, who discusses the successful 2023 sunflower harvest, noting minimal delays and high yields despite reduced acreage. He highlights…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
…poultry product down one percent from last year, but dairy products up one percent over last year.” Senator John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-20-24
…hosts encourage listeners to voice their concerns to the relevant authorities to help safeguard farmland. Lorrie talks with National Sunflower Association Executive Director, John Sandbakken talks about 2024 harvest and…
More Funding for Screwworm Management
Screwworm larva. Tusklike mandibles protruding from the screwworm larva’s mouth rasp the flesh of living warm-blooded animals. A wound may contain hundreds of such larvae. By John KucharskiTransferred from en.wikipedia…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-06-24
…Adam Gray over Republican incumbent John Duarte in California’s 13th Congressional District, flipping the seat from Republican to Democrat. They delve into Gray’s background and potential impact on agricultural issues….
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…Partnership shortly after inauguration. However, broader tariff increases and trade agreements may require congressional approval. He noted the involvement of farm-state leaders in Congress, such as Senate Majority Leader John…
Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture
…incredibly impactful,” Lane said, highlighting that a Republican sweep could have widespread implications. In particular, the defeat of key Democratic senators like John Tester in Montana signals a change in…
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Changed Agriculture
…Colonel John Stevens in 1812. The earliest railroads were horse-drawn cars running on tracks. The first chartered railroad was the Granite Railway of Massachusetts, which was approximately three miles long…
American Agriculture History Minute: Importance of Company Logos
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Logos are an important part of any company’s identity. Leaping Deer of John Deere, Checkerboard Square of Ralston Purina. J.I.K. started…
Four Start-ups Advance in 2025 Ag Innovation Challenge
…the runner-up will earn $25,000. The competition is supported by Farm Credit, Bayer, John Deere, Farm Bureau Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services, and T-Mob Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
…who are essential to the future of food production. Eligible students include those studying education, communication, production, research, or other areas related to the beef industry. CME Group’s John Ricci,…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…session hosted by FoodTank, John Piotti, CEO of American Farmland Trust (AFT), presented a systems-based approach to agricultural climate solutions, focusing on regenerative practices, farmland preservation, and farmer support. According…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…Member John Boozman (R-Ark.) says CBO didn’t give enough consideration to the House bill’s use of USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds. “Well, what they’re trying to do in the…
Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
…closely say the bill could have benefits for farmers and ranchers. Director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, John Walt Boatright, says it includes a freeze on…