…Valley, and the need to balance public health and agricultural practices. They discuss the history of agricultural burning regulations, alternative methods like chipping, and the ongoing challenges of managing agricultural…
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
…in the agricultural sector. Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most American Relief Act of 2025-BILLS-118hr10545enrDownload Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
NASS Conducting Survey of Cattle Operations in California
DepositPhotos image The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a survey of approximately 1,500 cattle operations in California to provide current measures of U.S. cattle inventories. It will…
December Drought Areas
Courtesy of National Centers for Environmental Information/NOAA Drought continues to be an issue around the nation. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states where notable extreme and – or exceptional…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-06-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss key agricultural issues anticipated for 2025. The conversation explores rising input…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
…preserve export markets, it’s something we should all support.” Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Appears More Likely
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image With less than a month remaining before the International Longshoremen’s Association’s (ILA) contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expires, shippers are increasingly concerned about the likelihood…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
…fluctuate. Still, the slight increase in H-2A positions demonstrates that many agricultural producers see the program as vital for filling seasonal labor gaps. Although the uptick in H-2A use for…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-03-25
…with contracts set to expire on January 15th, 2025. They delve into the potential ramifications for agricultural exports, the criticality of timely contract negotiations, and the broader impact on the…
Initiative Offers Year-Round Soil Solutions Nationwide
…other parts of the country that face different issues, such as water shortages or extreme heat. For more information, visit forevergreen.umn.edu. Initiative Offers Year-Round Soil Solutions Nationwide Sabrina Halvorson National…
Cattle Industry Leader Highlighted Priorities for 2025
With a new Congress starting on January 3, 2025, and President-elect Donald Trump set to be sworn in on January 20, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is focused on…
Discussions on the Agricultural Labor Issue
DepositPhotos image A recent panel covered continuing issues regarding the agricultural labor work force, as well as possible solutions. Rod Bain reports. Discussions on the Agricultural Labor Issue Sponsored Content…
Regulations Revised for the Inspection and Certification of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Shutterstock image The US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service is revising regulations for the inspection and certification of fresh fruits and vegetables, aiming to equitably and accurately assess inspection…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-02-25
…to non-farmers, sparking a lawsuit. The conversation covers the potential ramifications for Illinois farmers, their representation in national policy, membership impacts, and the broader implications for other state Farm Bureaus….