…set each season. With tight budgets, it’s important to manage inputs efficiently while still supporting future yields. Over-cutting fertilizer can harm next year’s crop, making it essential to strike the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
…the potential long-term negative impacts on the agricultural sector. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
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
…producers by increasing their market share and consumer access to American-made products. National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act NFU Champions Passage of the American Beef Labeling Act…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Grain Powered Grain Elevator Developed
Drawing of the original Dart Elevator By The Library of Congress / Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Joseph Dart is part of American agriculture…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-17-25
…milk marketing order with Roger Crayon, Chief Economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation. They delve into the detailed process and its significant impact on dairy farmers. The show also…
Farm Trade Group Warns Against Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
DepositPhotos image A leading agricultural trade organization is raising concerns over the impact of newly imposed Section 232 tariffs on American farmers and food producers. Farmers for Free Trade, a…
ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement
Danielle Cummins Courtesy of ASTA The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) has announced the appointment of Danielle Cummins as its new Director of Membership Engagement. Cummins brings extensive experience in…
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…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-14-25
…and the importance of updating regulations to keep pace with technological advancements. Additionally, the show covers the proposed move of the U.S. International Food Assistance Program from USAID to the…
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…
Role of Soil and Tissue Testing in Crop Nutrition Planning
Soil and tissue testing play a crucial role in developing an effective crop nutrition plan, helping farmers make informed decisions about fertilization and nutrient management. In a recent discussion, Abe…
The Growing Edge from Valent: Central Coast Growers Prepare for Spring Challenges
Lettuce Field in Salinas Valley DepositPhotos image As Central Coast farmers transition from winter into early spring, managing disease, weeds, and pests remains a top priority. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market…