…price discovery and fairness in cattle markets. For years, USDA has fielded complaints from producers around beef packers using reported regional cash or spot prices as base prices for fed…
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
…state and federal requirements, milk from sick cows is not permitted in the public milk supply. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
Federal Funding Boosts Dairy Innovation at Fresno State
…This funding aims to support the dairy sector by helping farmers explore higher-value uses for milk, such as artisanal cheeses and organic dairy products. Rep. Costa emphasized that this initiative…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…Experts will share insights on how cutting-edge technologies and incentive programs can help farms stay competitive and meet environmental goals. Tony Louters, chair of the California Milk Advisory Board, said,…
Food System Leaders Urge for Continued Nutrition Security Funding
…security programs to support rural producers while enhancing public health across the U.S. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
DepositPhotos image The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is inviting qualified U.S. food producers to participate in the North American Neighbors 2024 Virtual Trade Event (VTE) on December 3-4, 2024….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…Forestry Restoration Program (EFRP), aiming to ease debris removal and assist producers with orchards and groves. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
UC ANR Releases First Manual on Olive Oil Production
…the “Olive Production Manual for Oil” offers practical advice for improving olive fruit yield and oil quality. Facing competition from lower-priced European imports, California producers are focusing on quality. The…
Innovations Discussed at Innovations Discussed at World Dairy Expo
Automatic cow milking facility at cattle dairy farm. DepositPhotos image At the World Dairy Expo, dairy farmers and industry representatives gathered to discuss innovations in dairy, with a focus on…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
…the new crop year or January 1 for dairy producers,” said Kieffer. “But immediately, several important animal health programs will stop. USDA programs for new and beginning farmers and ranchers…
Pistachio Production Short Course
…Expert speakers will provide hands-on insights, and attendees can participate in Q&A sessions and field demonstrations. The course aims to help producers maximize crop yield and quality in an ever-evolving…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…current one by January 1st, outdated laws will kick in. This could force the government to buy milk at $49 per hundredweight and honey at $4.75 per pound, driving up…
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
…five million to nine million pounds. Eligible organic dairy operations include those producing milk from cows, goats, and sheep. Applications will be accepted from September 30 to November 29. Producers…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-30-24
…into dairy herds. We’ll explore how this avian influenza strain is affecting cattle, what researchers are discovering, and what dairy producers need to know to protect their herds. We also…