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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Largest Barns in the U. S.
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. As with many subjects, the largest of any item is always up for debate. The largest barn in the…
Caution Urged After First Human Death from H5N1
…in direct contact with infected backyard poultry, though investigators have yet to determine the exact circumstances that led to the infection. In response, Louisiana’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to bolster the nation’s food supply chain in response to vulnerabilities revealed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jenny Lester Moffitt,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-09-25
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Farmers Expected to Face Tighter Profit Margins in 2025
…decrease is labor and USDA predicts a mixed outlook for input prices in the coming year. Farmers Expected to Face Tighter Profit Margins in 2025 Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
American Agriculture History Minute: Hay Press Invented
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Hay Press Invented The baling of hay began with the invention of the first hay…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Conference Wraps Up with Plans for 2025
…Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025…
CDPR Releases New Schedule for Pesticide Reevaluations Across California
Farm tractor spraying pesticides & insecticides herbicides over green vineyard field. Napa Valley, Napa County, California, USA DepositPhotos image The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has released its updated…
Export Sales Begin 2025 on a Lower Note
…Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central…
China Approves More GM Crops to Boost Food Security
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her…
U.S. Ag Trade Considerations in 2025
DepositPhotos image What might be some of the questions regarding U.S. farm and food trade in the New Year, based in part on some of the developments of 2024? Rod…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-08-25
…Programs at the USDA. They discuss USDA’s initiatives to build a stronger and more resilient food system, including programs supported by the American Rescue Plan. Moffitt elaborates on investments in…
Pacific NW Above-Average Mountain Snowpack Accumulations
DepositPhotos image USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the Pacific Northwest’s above-average mountain snowpack accumulations, noting a pattern consistent with La Niña conditions despite the absence of an official La Niña….