…devastating for American dairy producers. “If EATS or anything similar is enacted, it will have dire consequences for dairy farmers across the country,” said Deborah Mills, former chair of the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…on Central Valley agriculture, emphasizing the need for fungicide treatment and the challenges farmers face in accessing fields. Betty Resnick, an economist from the American Farm Bureau Federation, highlighted the…
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
…attend college. By pairing financial assistance with personal support, the program seeks to improve graduation rates and develop a skilled workforce for the future. Success Stories Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship…
Threat of Tariffs on Imports Still on the Table
DepositPhotos image President Donald Trump suspended tariffs he imposed on Canada and Mexico, telling reporters the decision was to protect American farmers, but the threat of imposing tariffs is still…
Dairy Farmers Benefiting from Lower Feed Grain Costs
DepositPhotos image Chris Galen, Senior Vice President of member services and Strategic Initiatives at the National Milk Producers Federation, reports that dairy farmers are benefiting from lower feed grain costs,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…integration. He also mentioned the raisin industry’s shift from traditional drying methods to more efficient, automated systems. The segment concluded with a discussion on the raisin industry’s future and its…
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
…Retaliates Against Canada Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…welcomed the chance to engage in discussions about the industry’s role in nutrition. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall also voiced support for science-based policies. “Farmers and ranchers share…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
…change in producers’ assessment of future prospects as the Future Expectations Indexrose just 3 points in February to 159. This month’s rise in the Current Conditions Index capped a long…
EPA to Revise Waters of the U.S. Rule
…Environmental Protection Agency, it is time for them to finally address this issue once and for all in a way that provides American farmers, landowners, businesses, and states with clear…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…shelf life, and yield. The new hybrid breeding system is expected to accelerate breeding and reduce production costs, benefiting farmers and the entire value chain. The conversation also touched on…
Consumers Concerned About Tariffs and Rising Food Prices
…to worsen in the coming months. Consumers Concerned About Tariffs and Rising Food Prices Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases
…vegetables, and nuts by nutrition benefit clients at farmers markets in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Marin, Butte, and Humboldt counties. CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases…
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
…The bill has received endorsement from more than 50 leading organizations and trade associations, including the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, the International Fresh Produce Association, the Food…