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,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we turn to the Midwest. Midwest poultry farmers are facing a devastating crisis after Pure Prairie Poultry…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
…by various industry groups, including the Almond Board of California and the California Pistachio Research Board. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
USDA Launches New Tools to Improve Fertilizer and Grain Transportation Visibility
…disruptions, helping farmers and traders monitor the grain market more closely. These tools are part of USDA’s broader effort to enhance market transparency and help agribusinesses make informed decisions about…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
…National Air Quality Initiative (NAQI), which helps farmers replace outdated engines with cleaner technology, and the National Water Quality Initiative for conservation efforts to improve water quality. NRCS evaluates applications…
Export Exchange 2024 Focus on Trade and U.S. Agriculture Growth
Large international transportation vessel in the port, loading grain for export. DepositPhotos image Export Exchange 2024 was held in Fort Worth, Texas, and brought together nearly 500 attendees, including international…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…Now, these farmers are left with absolutely zero resources,” he said. Financial Strain and Emotional Toll The scale of this abandonment is massive. Some farmers are incurring weekly costs of…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…USDA Mobilizes Resources to Aid Farmers After Devastating Storms U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is focusing on assisting farmers, ranchers, and communities affected by the destruction of Hurricanes Helene and…