…at least we’ve seen in the two quarterly reports.” McConnell says, “That may be signaling – to some degree – that fact that perhaps cow-calf producers are retaining their female…
Tomato Processors Anticipate a Decrease in Contracted Tons for 2025
…League of Food Producers, indicates a significant shift in the upcoming season’s tomato processing contracts. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
Brooke Rollins Vows Swift Action on Farm Aid at Senate Confirmation Hearing
…speed and excellence in getting relief payments to producers, adding, “We work 24 hours a day, seven days a week for our constituents, which is American agriculture.” Animal disease is…
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
…for producers to use 170-plus conservation practices to address a wide variety of resource concerns. Within EQIP, Conservation Incentive Contracts allow producers to further target priority resource concerns. EQIP applications…
USDA-ELAP Now Includes Dairy Producers
…managed by the Farm Service Agency, has extended its assistance to dairy farmers who experienced milk loss due to cattle being removed from commercial milking herds that tested positive for…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
…fresh produce that nourishes us. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The rule and a new feedstock carbon intensity calculator are designed to help agricultural producers calculate the environmental impact of their practices and contribute…
USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses
DepositPhotos image The USDA reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance to cover food safety certification expenses by January 31, 2024. The program aids in costs related to developing,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-20-25
…on the rule and the newly introduced USDA calculator for feedstock producers are also featured. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
…prices fall below reference prices. DMC Program: Open from January 16 to March 15, 2025. This program assists dairy producers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-15-25
…United Stock Growers of America, discussed the USDA’s pending rule to protect producers from anti-competitive practices without requiring harm to the entire industry. He emphasized the need for the new…
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
…long-standing concerns about unfair practices in the poultry industry. It aimed to provide stronger protections for producers, particularly those participating in the controversial poultry tournament system. The system, which determines…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…the USDA under President Biden’s directive. The USDA has reinforced the Packers and Stockyards Act to ensure a competitive market for farmers, ranchers, and producers. Efforts include increased enforcement, collaboration…