DepositPhotos image As cases of H5N1 grow in dairy herds around the nation, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack gives us a breakdown of how USDA testing of milk samples for potential…
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
…networks, financial pressures on distributors can reduce access to markets for smaller U.S. wine producers. “During the last round of tariffs in 2019, we saw 25% duties put on most…
California Dairies, Inc. Shuts Down Los Banos Facility
…later merged with Danish Creamery and California Milk Producers in 1999 to form CDI. Despite the closure, CDI will maintain a strong presence across California and globally. The cooperative is…
Global Demand for Tree Nuts Shifts as Top Markets Drive Trade
…and 62% of pistachios. However, U.S. producers face growing competition, particularly from China and Chile, in walnut markets. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
NCBA Pushes for Tax Policy Stability as Expiration of Tax Cuts Looms
…producers a “steady, consistent goal.” “Set those goal posts at the end of the field where we know what to aim for. When you’re constantly moving the target, it’s tough…
Study Warns U.S.-China Trade War Could Harm Farmers and Boost Rivals
…may be impossible for American producers to reclaim. ASA and NCGA leaders caution against launching a new trade war, saying it could deepen financial challenges for U.S. farmers. “Tariffs can…
American Agriculture History Minute: Cooperative Extension Service Created
…enabled producers and their families to receive help in agricultural production, livestock health, home economics. It also included in that Cooperative Extension Service a charter working with young boys and…
FSA Updates Loan Assistance Tool to Support Lenders
…The LAT provides an interactive, step-by-step guide, allowing users to identify themselves as producers or lenders or proceed directly to the loan application process. With these improvements, lenders now have…
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
…2024. “This mission represents an important opportunity for our farmers, ranchers, producers, and agribusinesses to connect with potential partners from both Thailand and Burma,” said FAS Administrator Daniel B. Whitley….
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to buy up to $25 million in fresh citrus from domestic producers to support food banks and nutrition assistance programs…
USDA Releases Interim Report on Meat Industry Practices
…emphasized the importance of addressing these issues to create fairer markets for both producers and consumers. While the interim report does not propose new regulations, it signals the USDA’s intent…
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released a report analyzing data collected in a nationwide tax survey of America’s cattle producers. With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
…unique opportunity to address on-farm production challenges through hands-on research, technical support, and funding. Applications are open until December 1, 2024. The Farmer-Led Trials Program encourages producers to innovate by…
Animal Disease Traceability Rule Coming in November
…Association president Todd Wilkinson warns an FMD outbreak would shut down cattle movement for at least 72 hours. For producers who don’t want to bother with electronic tags, Wilkinson says,…