Filling milk in to plastic bottles at the factory. DepositPhotos image How are milk production and price projections – by product and category – and other trends, reflected in USDA’s…
USDA Ends Local Foods for Schools Program
…for food assistance. The School Nutrition Association warned that requiring income verification for free or reduced-price school meals could prevent eligible families from accessing food. USDA Ends Local Foods for…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…Service Agency (FSA), ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices. “Producers are facing higher costs and market uncertainty, and the Trump…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Need to Report Damage
…has been varied across the state and across regions of California, ranging from slight damage to extensive crop losses.” To report crop loss damage to your local county agriculture commissioner,…
Drought Coverage Picture for Crops and Commodities
Young corn growing in dry drought season Image by stevanovicigor/DepositPhotos Rod Bain has a look at the drought coverage picture for crops and commodities. Elevated drought coverage nationwide over the…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
…climb from the doldrums of late summer and early fall 2024 when the index bottomed out at a reading of 76. A sharp crop price recovery in the last several…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…one of Montana’s biggest businesses: the cattle industry. Prices are relatively high today, but market volatility and uncertainty will remain high without more oversight of competition laws. “For beef, just…
Almond Update: New Study Highlights Almonds’ Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health
…with some evidence indicating a potential for slight weight loss in certain populations. Additionally, research in India—a significant market for almonds—found that almonds may help individuals with prediabetes by reducing…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…the problem of geographical price differences for eggs, such as in California, where recent regulatory burdens, in addition to avian flu, have resulted in the price of eggs being 60%…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-03-25
…to Lorrie’s coverage of the Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver, noting its lower attendance this year, significant industry discussions, and its emphasis on networking and educational sessions, covering topics from…
Consuming Grapes Daily Can Improve Muscle Health
…effects in males. This could aid in combating age-related muscle loss. Consuming Grapes Daily Can Improve Muscle Health Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
…Service Agency and NRCS operations. They delve into the firing of key USDA researchers investigating the effects of wildfire smoke on crops, highlighting the loss of critical ongoing research and…
The Growing Edge from Valent: Central Coast Growers Prepare for Spring Challenges
…from escalating as temperatures rise. “Coverage is essential,” he advised, stressing the importance of thorough applications to achieve effective pest control. One of the biggest takeaways from Burkdoll discussion was…
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
…type. Larew echoed Duvall’s concerns, sharing the story of a farmer who expanded operations by renting additional land and purchasing new equipment, only to face financial hardship when prices dropped….