…low and 29 points higher than in October. While sentiment did drop, much of the post-election optimism about future conditions is still holding strong. Producers’ optimism about the future seems…
Using 3D Technology to Help Farmers with Weed Suppression
Through a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) partners are using 3D imagery to map cover crops and weeds with precision, helping farmers make informed decisions on how to control…
Caution Urged After First Human Death from H5N1
…avian influenza could result in devastating flock losses and costly quarantines if not managed swiftly. Consequently, extension agents and veterinarians across the state are ramping up efforts to educate farmers…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…really build a critical need for a change and a new approach to America’s food system,” she said. Using $4 billion from the American Rescue Plan, the USDA has invested…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-09-25
…two new national monuments in California under the Antiquities Act. The conversation focuses on the history and purpose of the Antiquities Act and addresses concerns from agricultural groups, particularly the…
Farmers Expected to Face Tighter Profit Margins in 2025
DepositPhotos image In 2025, farmers are expected to face tighter profit margins due to high input costs despite a decrease in some commodity prices. However, one input cost that won’t…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Conference Wraps Up with Plans for 2025
…the future of the event,” Bailey explained. The streamlined schedule allowed attendees more flexibility to network and participate in external industry functions. Looking ahead, the 2025 Almond Conference will introduce…
CDPR Releases New Schedule for Pesticide Reevaluations Across California
…representatives, and the public greater clarity and predictability about when final decisions may be made. CDPR Releases New Schedule for Pesticide Reevaluations Across California Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Export Sales Begin 2025 on a Lower Note
Large international transportation vessel in the port, loading grain for export. DepositPhotos image The first export sales report of 2025 came in below many traders’ expectations, according to Allendale commodity…
China Approves More GM Crops to Boost Food Security
…processing material, the ministry added. China Approves More GM Crops to Boost Food Security Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-08-25
…state of Montana and Yellowstone National Park regarding the park’s bison management plan. They delve into the implications of increasing bison populations, such as the spread of brucellosis to cattle,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…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 reports on…
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…