…to monitor the industry closely and enforce the P&S Act more vigorously to protect competition. The agency’s full findings and recommendations will be released in a future final report. Read…
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released a report analyzing data collected in a nationwide tax survey of America’s cattle producers. With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-16-24
…Poultry, a poultry company operating in Iowa, Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin, has abruptly abandoned its contracts with local farmers. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
CAAA: Advocating for Agricultural Pilots Amid Increasing Challenges
…safely and effectively. Through its advocacy efforts, the association is helping to secure a future for agricultural aviation in a challenging and ever-changing environment. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found in Stanislaus County
…implemented, with 1,890 biocontrol agents released at nine sites. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…
California Unveils New Tools to Track Wildfire Resilience Progress
…Sacramento, where the latest scientific findings on wildfire resilience will be discussed. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…Shenzi and Basix provide valuable new tools for pest and disease management, giving growers sustainable, effective options for protecting their crops. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
DepositPhotos image Organic and transitioning farmers and ranchers can now apply for the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)’s Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program for the 2025 season. This program offers a…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-15-24
…the Disneyland Hotel convention center in Anaheim. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
…benefits. Axios 20SC also has a low use rate—only five fluid ounces per acre—and a 14-day pre-harvest interval (PHI), making it easier and more cost-effective for farmers to apply. Additionally,…
California Groundwater Levels Show Improvement, but Challenges Remain
…reported, challenges remain, especially in areas experiencing land subsidence from over-pumping. The report emphasizes the need for continued focus on sustainable groundwater use to prepare for future droughts and protect…
Animal Disease Traceability Rule Coming in November
…disease outbreak is the aim of the new USDA traceability rule, with its visual checks and electronic tags to track most breeding cattle crossing state lines. Former National Cattlemen’s Beef…
2024 GAP Report Warns of Slowdown in Global Agricultural Productivity
…policy changes, particularly to help small-scale farmers. South Asia, which has seen positive growth in agricultural productivity, is highlighted as a potential model for regions experiencing slowdowns. Experts urge international…
American Agriculture History Minute: The First Real Pioneer Farmers
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. A canon sits near a corn field at a Civil War battlefield. DepositPhotos image At the close of the Civil War,…