…to extend the production season. The 2024 California cotton season could be a good one for growers with early estimates indicating a significant increase in plantings. Several California agricultural leaders,…
Details of the Bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024
…by multiple agricultural organizations including the National Young Farmers Coalition and American Farmland Trust. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Optimism for the 2024 California Cotton Season
The 2024 California cotton season could be a good one for growers. Early estimates indicate a significant increase in plantings. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-01-24
…that. Plus, as global economic conditions improve, cotton demand will improve. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
Some Surprises in USDA Prospective Planting Reports
…total, about 24.3 million acres are Hard Red Winter Wheat, 6.26 million acres are Soft Red Winter, and 3.59 million acres will be White Winter. The all-cotton planted area for…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 03-26-24
…to be expected for California cotton plantings this season. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Improving Trade Opportunities for U.S. Ag Exports
The Colombian market has been reopened for U.S. ag exports of poultry and egg products after several months of negotiation. After extensive engagement with the Office of the U.S. Trade…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized a rule for the “Product of USA” label. It is aimed at accurately reflecting where meat, poultry, and egg products originate, to…
ARC and PLC Deadline for 2024 Crop Year Quickly Approaching
…oilseeds, and cotton. Web-based decision tools are available to assist producers in making informed choices. Enrolling in ARC or PLC may affect eligibility for certain crop insurance products. Producers can…
Several Categories in U.S. Cotton Balance Sheet Are Up
USDA’s forecast for cotton this marketing year reflects year-over-year rises in several categories. Rod Bain has more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson and Rod Bain’s program here. Several Categories in U.S.…
Week in Review: SWP Allocation Lower Than 2023 & Almond Rebound Underway
…Planting Intentions Survey indicates U.S. cotton producers plan to plant 9.8 million acres of cotton this spring. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened the enrollment period for the 2024…
Cotton Producers Report A Decrease in Planting Intentions This Year
The National Cotton Council’s Early Season Planting Intentions Survey indicates U.S. cotton producers plan to plant 9.8 million acres of cotton this spring, down 3.7 percent from last year. Upland…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
…from Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is backed by a number of agricultural groups. If passed, the bill would shield America’s supply chain from technological attacks. “America’s adversaries…
Large Family Farms Account for Bulk of Commodity Production
…percent of hog production, 65 percent of cotton 65 percent of specialty crops, and 76 percent of dairy products. On the other hand, small family farms accounted for three percent…