…set. These surplus eggs are typically used for animal feed or discarded. According to the National Chicken Council, nearly 400 million broiler eggs could be redirected into the egg supply…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ste. Geneviève, Missouri Develops with Farming
…ground in 1785 to escape flooding from the Mississippi River. Wikimedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Develops with…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
…field in international trade. The Ag Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick “The AgMeter” discuss the rise of female farmers in the U.S., citing a USDA survey analyzed…
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs
…crop year. These USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs provide crucial income support to eligible farmers facing significant drops in crop prices or revenue. “ARC and PLC offer excellent risk…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
…aimed at streamlining food safety and water quality regulatory reporting in California. The study has identified key milestones, program barriers, opportunities for improvement, and related implementation actions. Future milestones include…
American Agriculture History Minute: Stubborn as a Missouri Mule
Image by Kevin from Pixabay I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Stubborn as a Missouri Mule Missouri was nationally known for the quality…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…(ECAP), which provides financial relief to farmers affected by economic uncertainty and natural disasters. ECAP offers flat payment rates per acre for eligible commodities, with initial payments factored by 85%…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
…NRCS staff and conservation programs that provide essential resources and technical support to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. Her leadership will help strengthen conservation efforts on working lands, enhance American…
USDA Decides to Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments
By rdonar/DepositPhotos image U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the USDA will release previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy for America Program, Empowering Rural America, and Powering Affordable…
2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism
…allocations for Central Valley farmers. 2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
Impact of the Clean Water Act on Landowners
…stakeholders on finalizing the WOTUS regulations. Mary Thomas Hart from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association raises concerns about the need for clear EPA guidance to help landowners and farmers make…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
…future surplus. The University of California is studying long-term effects on pollinator populations. The hosts emphasized the importance of due diligence and ongoing research to address the issue. Lastly, Nick…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
…farming, such as oilseeds, grains, and tobacco. The Future of Female Leadership in Agriculture As more women take on leadership roles in farming, they are influencing the industry’s future by…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…with Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Thomas-Hart highlights that farmers and landowners have faced 14 iterations of WOTUS since 1972. Recent developments include EPA…