DepositPhotos image The USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a survey for specialty horticulture crop producers. The survey aims to gather detailed information about the sector. The data…
37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up
Courtesy of Community Alliance with Family Farmers The 37th annual California Small Farm Conference, featuring over 40 online workshops and a dozen in-person gatherings, will take place from February 23-28,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-07-25
…hearing titled ‘Perspectives from the Field, Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy Part One.’ Key witnesses included American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President…
AFBF Highlights Challenges Faced by Farmers and Producers
DepositPhotos image The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) highlights the challenges faced by farmers and producers due to the inconsistent application of the Clean Water Act and the Waters of…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
…emphasized the importance of data-driven decision-making for growers. Rogers highlighted that farmers should regularly pull soil and tissue samples to assess nutrient levels. By analyzing this data, growers can determine…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…prices. Meteorologist Matt Makens said La Niña this winter brings rather volatile weather changes across North America with the majority of weather extremes affecting those in the Central to Eastern…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-06-25
…to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
Smithfield Foods CEO Shane Smith expressed optimism about the company’s future as it returned to the public stock market more than a decade after being acquired by China’s WH Group….
Bird Flu Drives Egg Prices Up, No Relief in Sight
…have responded by limiting how many cartons customers can purchase at one time. The impact of bird flu continues to weigh on the egg industry, creating uncertainty for farmers and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-05-25
…latest on crop needs from Valent U.S.A.. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…of American farmers and consumers. NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…mixes and environmentally friendly. Developing a new active ingredient takes up to 12 years, including rigorous testing. Axios meets national and international residue standards, making it a viable option for…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-04-25
…reactions from various agricultural organizations, including the National Farmers Union, American Farm Bureau, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the discussion covers concerns around rising input costs, potential retaliatory tariffs, and…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
Fertilizer markets are facing uncertainty due to ongoing tariff discussions. Farmers and industry experts are watching closely as potential price increases could impact critical inputs for the upcoming planting season….