…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…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Grain Powered Grain Elevator Developed
…service, the first in America. Known as Dart’s elevator, other grain elevators were later built to help make Buffalo a major port city and within 15 years of his invention,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Conservation to Control Flood Waters Begins
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Conservation to Control Flood Waters Begins In 1885, Harriet Strong made a study about the shortage of…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…a decrease in production expenses, is driving the overall improvement in farm income. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. (2025, February 6). Farm sector income & finances: Farm sector income…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-12-25
…trade improvements. They further emphasize the mental and emotional toll these uncertainties are having on farmers, providing resources for mental health support. Additionally, they discuss the importance of media literacy…
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
…year, the U.S. shipped a record 24.5 million metric tons to the country, according to the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. The repeal of the ban is expected to provide stability…
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
…safety net against unpredictable market fluctuations and natural disasters. He urged lawmakers to ensure that risk management tools are accessible to all farmers, regardless of size, production method, or commodity…
Partnership Formed to Enhance Service to Retail and Food Service Partners
DepositPhotos image Corona College, Heights, Orange and Lemon Association, and Veg Fresh Farms have formed a partnership to enhance their service to retail and food service partners. This alliance combines…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…EPA-reduced risk classification, according to Cassandra Rieser, a technical service manager for UPL covering Southern California and Arizona. Rieser emphasized that when selecting a fungicide, growers look for several key…
NASS Conducting a Survey for Specialty Horticulture Crop Producers
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…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
…noted, is its long-term availability. Unlike annual funding, these resources can be used over a three-to-five-year period, allowing ABC to establish sustainable marketing and research initiatives rather than short-term promotional…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-06-25
…energy draw from millions of EVs, especially with ambitious goals to go fully electric by 2030. The conversation also touches upon alternative energy sources like natural gas and nuclear energy,…
Cattle and Bison Imports from Mexico Resume
DepositPhotos image The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) has announced the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico, following a halt due to…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
Almond growers must stay vigilant against early-season diseases that threaten their orchards. So says Cassis Rieser, Technical Service Manager for UPL North America, who recently highlighted key diseases and introduced…