…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…
Livestock Producer Evaluates Trump Pick for Ag Secretary
…a direct course and back it up with science and numbers and facts so that she can make good decisions.” Eisele added that cattle producers anticipate improved communication and accessibility…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-13-25
…National Pork Producers Council, who discussed the challenges and successes in managing antibiotic use in swine. She highlighted the UN General Assembly’s proposed 30% reduction in antimicrobial use, which was…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…including the use of livestock for grazing to reduce wildfire fuel. Lorrie talks with Chris Galen, Senior Vice President of Membership Services and Governance at the National Milk Producers Federation,…
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December
Courtesy of Purdue University/CME Group Farmer sentiment moved lower in December as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped nine points to 136. The decline was driven by producers’…
Caution Urged After First Human Death from H5N1
…is urging poultry growers, both large-scale producers and small farm operators, to heighten their biosecurity measures and report any unusual bird deaths or symptoms immediately. While experts emphasize that cases…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…system is resilient and fair for both producers and consumers. USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Jenny Lester Moffitt Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs “Those disruptions, they just…