…farmers’ payments have been affected. The USDA press office, as well as officials from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), have not responded to requests for comment. Meanwhile, at least…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President on Key Industry Priorities
Buck Wehrbein 2025 NCBA President Buck Wehrbein , the newly elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is preparing to take on his role, and has identified key industry…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-20-25
…products, and future trends in agricultural marketing. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-19-25
…to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered by Trump Administration
…in Initial Weeks of Trump Administration Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
Commodity Classic Coming Up in March
…improve farming operations, especially in light of constrained profits. A new addition this year is a pancake breakfast following a worship service, with the trade show starting at 3 PM…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
…USDA under the Trump administration, impacting hundreds of probationary federal employees. They explore the implications of these terminations on agricultural services and the far-reaching ripple effects, including delays in Farm…
U.S. Cotton Acreage Expected to Decline in 2025, NCC Survey Finds
U.S. cotton growers plan to plant 9.6 million acres in 2025, a 14.5% decrease from the previous year, according to the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) annual planting intentions survey. The…
California Wine Grape Crush for 2024
…U. S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS), was 2,843,646 tons, a decrease of 22.8% from the 2023 crush of 3,684,832 tons, marking the lowest recorded crush in…
National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
The National Farmers Union supports the American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune and Cory Booker, which mandates country of origin labeling for beef in the U.S. This…
CDFA Hosting International Buyers for Business Meetings
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with other organizations, is hosting international buyers for business meetings and a product showcase to promote California’s agricultural…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Grain Powered Grain Elevator Developed
…service, the first in America. Known as Dart’s elevator, other grain elevators were later built to help make Buffalo a major port city and within 15 years of his invention,…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
…fall off, leading to reduced crop production. “What makes it so damaging is that it will actually cause the blossoms to abort,” said Katie Driver, Technical Services Manager for UPL…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-17-25
…technological innovations and efficiencies in agriculture. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…