…a class action lawsuit over turkey price fixing. The discussion covers the implications of price fixing in the turkey and broader poultry industries, including the involvement of multiple major companies…
Finding Out Food Date Labeling Connection with Food Waste
USDA and the Food and Drug Administration are accepting public comment through February 1st on how consumers perceive food date labels, and how they may impact food loss and waste….
USDA-ELAP Now Includes Dairy Producers
…managed by the Farm Service Agency, has extended its assistance to dairy farmers who experienced milk loss due to cattle being removed from commercial milking herds that tested positive for…
Blueberry Supply and Demand Fluctuations
…showing resilience in demand. The industry is working on finding the optimal price point, referred to as the “sweet spot,” to balance supply and demand effectively. The focus is on…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
…Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC), and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), are designed to provide financial protection against market fluctuations and other agricultural risks. Enrollment Periods: ARC and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-15-25
…live cattle imports. He stressed the importance of maintaining domestic self-sufficiency. Bullard criticized the free trade ideology, noting the loss of 650,000 cattle producers over 40 years. He advocated for…
Crop / Commodity Drought Coverage to End 2024
What improvements in drought coverage for U.S. crop and commodity production areas were noted in the final U.S. Drought Monitor to cover 2024? Rod Bain reports. Crop / Commodity Drought…
Caution Urged After First Human Death from H5N1
…avian influenza could result in devastating flock losses and costly quarantines if not managed swiftly. Consequently, extension agents and veterinarians across the state are ramping up efforts to educate farmers…
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
…covered crops. These payments are intended to offset part of the economic loss producers are facing, given the recent drop in crop prices and continuing high production costs. Analysis by…
December Drought Areas
…drought coverage is reported for the period ending December 31. December Drought Areas Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
…profitability. “Whether a producer ships to a local cheese plant or one exporting to Mexico, everyone’s milk price is tied to global demand,” he said. “If USDA’s program can help…
Almond Update: Mastering Orchard Spraying
…whether an application is successful. Drift management and water quality add further considerations. Larger droplets can help minimize drift, but this must be balanced against the need for effective coverage….
Potential Port Work Stoppage Threatens U.S. Agricultural Exports
…it would be a loss in excess of $100 million just on beef and pork exports,” Halstrom noted. Beyond the immediate costs, U.S. exporters worry that another work stoppage could…