DepositPhotos image Corona College, Heights, Orange and Lemon Association, and Veg Fresh Farms have formed a partnership to enhance their service to retail and food service partners. This alliance combines…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-10-25
…in Ag Pavilion. Further, the conversation pivots to the first on-farm robotics incubator, Reservoir Farms, which aims to bridge the gap between technology and agriculture with its facilities in Salinas…
Bird Flu Drives Egg Prices Up, No Relief in Sight
Bandon, Oregon, January 8, 2025. Skyrocketing egg prices because of bird flu. Egg price increase, Willamette Farms in Oregon. DepositPhotos image The cost of eggs in the United States has…
American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another
…machinery was available for corn harvest. But even into the 1940s, horses still plotted along on many farms as men hand husk corn then threw the ears into a high…
American Agriculture History Minute: Centerpiece of Family Farms
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Centerpiece of Family Farms Barns were and are a centerpiece of family farms as settlers…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
…on to keep our farms economically sustainable are expiring this year. We shouldn’t be left. You shouldn’t be left guessing from year to year whether you’re going to get hit…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest several years ago – now a popular feature of the American Farm Bureau…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-27-25
…such as Butterball, Hillshire Brands, Hormel, Kraft Foods, Jenny O Turkey, Purdue Farms, and Prestage Farms. The hosts delve into the intricacies of market transparency, the impact on independent growers,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…Adversary Risk Management Act (FARMS Act) by Senators Tommy Tuberville and John Fetterman. This bipartisan bill aims to scrutinize and manage foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, processing, packaging, and…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
In this episode, we talk to Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) and explore how the organization inspires a deeper connection to the agricultural industry by promoting a greater understanding…
Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways
“Beagle Brigade” member Hardy’s official photo. Photo credit: Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Beagle Brigade continues to play a pivotal role…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…for full-time foreign workers. Galen noted the potential impact of mass deportations on dairy farms and meatpacking plants. Looking ahead to 2025, he predicted stable milk prices and production growth,…
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December
…weaker perspective on current conditions in U.S. agriculture and their farms, with the Index of Current Conditions falling 13 points to 100. Although it did decline, it was still 24…
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,…