…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…
Farm Trade Group Warns Against Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
…American agricultural exports, such as soybeans, pork, and bourbon. According to Farmers for Free Trade, tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods make it more difficult for farmers, ranchers, and food manufacturers…
ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement
…Directions Group (formerly Aimpoint Research), where she managed a diverse client portfolio, led sales efforts, and provided expert insights on agricultural trends at national conferences. Her previous roles also include…
NPPC Unhappy with Dietary Guidelines
DepositPhotos image (WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 11, 2025) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called scientific report in comments filed…
Autonomous Robotics Expands in Agriculture with Farm-NG
…how the company’s technology aims to integrate automation into agricultural workflows without disrupting existing practices. Farm-NG’s flagship product, the Amiga, is a modular, customizable robotic platform that operates with four-wheel…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-14-25
…California. They discuss the state’s plans to revisit a decades-old ban on driverless agricultural vehicles, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges of using such technology in farming. The hosts particularly…
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
…the Board provides an opportunity to help shape the future of the almond industry and to help guide ABC in its mission to promote California almonds to domestic and international audiences…