…leaf lettuce. This initiative aims to reduce inspections for compliant shippers and encourage better quality from producers. The program targets lettuce trucks crossing the southern US. border from Mexico. APHIS-DHS…
USDA Launches Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs
…U.S. agricultural producers promote and sell their goods internationally. The application deadline for those programs is on June 6. This action follows U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rawlins’ recent announcement…
Ag Groups Call for Trade Fix After Tariff Announcement
…critical. Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association supported the move, saying U.S. beef producers face unfair treatment abroad. He pointed out that countries like Vietnam and Thailand impose…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
…via the Whole Milk bill that has been introduced in Congress. The conversation shifted to the impact of labor costs on the fast-food industry, noting the rise of automation and…
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….
ARC – PLC Enrollment Deadlines Approaching
Producers wishing to enroll in either Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) from USDA have until April 15th to do so. Find Your Local Service Center Rod…
Farmer Sentiment Declines Amid Policy and Trade Uncertainty
…suggests producers expect stronger financial results in 2025 compared to last year. Farmer Sentiment Declines Amid Policy and Trade Uncertainty Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…enjoying high-quality, wholesome American beef. NCBA will continue engaging with the White House to ensure fair treatment for America’s cattle producers around the world and optimize opportunities for exports abroad.”…
Rollins Embarking on a Six-Month Trade Mission
…to boost market access and support agricultural producers. Rollins Embarking on a Six-Month Trade Mission Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
…at least two-thirds of voting producers or from producers representing at least two-thirds of the production volume. The strong support from almond growers indicates continued confidence in the program’s ability…
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs
…risk protection against market declines at no cost to producers,” said Brenda Archuleta, deputy state executive director. Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
…Chief Bettencourt to support producers and advance voluntary, locally led conservation,” said NACD President Gary Blair. “Her deep experience in farming, conservation, and government programs makes her exceptionally well-suited for…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
…reveals that 63.4% of farms in California have at least one female operator, and 37.7% of all farm producers in the state are women. These women are helping drive the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…producers. The discussion on the Ag Net News Hour continued on the Waters of the US under the Clean Water Act, emphasizing the need for clear definitions to avoid federal…