…role of agricultural fertilizers in nitrate presence and the validation of regulatory models for groundwater protection. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Farm Labor Survey Released
…livestock worker wages were $18.12 nationally, up 3.2% from the 2023 release. However, no one realistically pays the national wage. So regionally, there was an average of about four and…
USDA Forecasts Decline in Farm Income for 2024, Specialty Crops a Bright Spot
…initial projection of 80 cents per pound to just 66 cents, a substantial decrease that could impact producers heavily. Courtesy of Economic Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Other row…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Economy and Agriculture’s Move West
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: The Economy and Agriculture’s Move West No surprise, the U.S. economy was primarily agriculturally based…
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
…protect public health and prevent further outbreaks following the detection of the virus in raw milk samples in California. Dr. Meg Schaefer, an epidemiologist and National Public Health Advisor for…
Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes in U.S. Senate
…their relief payments taxed. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanks Senate members for passing this legislation, which previously passed the U.S. House and now goes to the President for his signature….
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds New Federal Order Will Require National Milk Testing and Support State Officials and Dairy Regulators; Builds on Actions to…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-06-24
…Adam Gray over Republican incumbent John Duarte in California’s 13th Congressional District, flipping the seat from Republican to Democrat. They delve into Gray’s background and potential impact on agricultural issues….
Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Offering Relief to Farmers and Ranchers
…agricultural groups say it places an unnecessary burden on small businesses. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the court’s decision, calling it a significant victory for producers. “The Corporate…
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
…tariffs and retaliatory tariffs could have a “triple negative” effect on the agricultural sector. First, they could lead to inflation in farm inputs such as chemicals and durable goods. Second,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…Van Lieu, VP of Nutrition and Health at the International Fresh Produce Association, about their aims for a workable H2A federal workforce program and the challenges faced due to reliance…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
…Week underscores farmers’ leadership in advancing innovative practices to benefit both agriculture and the planet. Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-04-24
…potential impacts on the agricultural industry with President-elect Trump returning to office. The conversation covers anticipated trade tensions with China, Mexico, and Canada, the effects of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs,…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
…lot of commodities that need exporting. The good news is the volume of our agricultural exports hasn’t really changed a whole lot. And what has changed is the value of…