…would need 20 years of use to match the sustainability of natural trees. Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
More Funding for Screwworm Management
…resources to respond to recent cases of New World screwworm in livestock in southern Mexico and Central America. Rusty Halvorson has more. More Funding for Screwworm Management What to Look…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-17-24
…of using American water resources for foreign benefit. The conversation delves into the broader implications for local communities, U.S. agriculture policies, and potential changes in water regulation in Arizona. California…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
…bill, which is typically renewed every five years, funds critical programs including crop subsidies, disaster assistance, nutrition programs, and conservation initiatives. While a temporary extension was enacted to prevent a…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-16-24
…monarch butterfly as an endangered species. They delve into the implications of such a designation for agriculture, including the challenges faced by farmers in balancing conservation efforts with their agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-13-24
…Service is proposing to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under Section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act, encouraging public input and voluntary conservation efforts. Mixed responses include…
USFWS Proposes Listing Monarch Butterfly as Threatened
…input will help refine policies and ensure they balance conservation goals with practical land use considerations. The proposal represents a milestone in conservation efforts for the monarch butterfly, whose population…
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
Shutterstock image USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Plant Genetic Research Unit (PGRU) is researching crossbreeding of existing grape germplasm, whether among the more than 1,400 accessions available at the PGRU…
Record NRCS Program Acreage Enrollment
DepositPhotos image Fiscal Year 2024 proved to be a banner year regarding acres enrolled in the various USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Rod Bain reports. Record NRCS Program…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-09-24
…to discuss his research on groundwater nitrates in California. Isaiah, a professor specializing in land, air, and water resources, elaborates on his work focused on optimizing water management in agricultural…
USDA Forecasts Decline in Farm Income for 2024, Specialty Crops a Bright Spot
…initial projection of 80 cents per pound to just 66 cents, a substantial decrease that could impact producers heavily. Courtesy of Economic Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Other row…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Economy and Agriculture’s Move West
…new areas of opportunities for agriculture. Still, most farming was designed to produce food for the family, and maybe service small local markets. But in times of rapid economic growth,…
Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes in U.S. Senate
…2020 through 2025. Producers will have the opportunity to file with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for relief payments received in these previous years. “NCBA has fought to exempt disaster…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza DepositPhotos image (USDA-APHIS/WASHINGTON/Dec. 6, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the…