Development markets for U.S. farm and food goods are among the targeted destinations for USDA-led agricultural trade missions in 2025. Rod Bain has more. Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-26-25
…Additionally, the conversation touched on the consolidation of USDA offices to reduce costs and the administration’s efforts to improve water infrastructure in California. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Senate Bill 353 Introduced to Extend Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil has introduced Senate Bill 353 to extend the Farm to Food Bank tax credit indefinitely, which currently offers a 15% tax incentive for farmers donating fresh food…
Details about ECAP
With sign-up underway for USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), what should eligible growers know about program logistics? Rod Bain reports. Details about ECAP FPAC_ECAP FactsheetDownload Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Research Funded into Preventing HPAI in Poultry
Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay The USDA has announced a $100 million funding opportunity for research into preventing highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry, with applications due May 19….
Farmers for Free Trade Sounding Alarm over Another Trade War
USA and China trade war caused by the US tariffs on agriculture goods, steel and aluminum. DepositPhotos image Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced USDA is issuing up…
Update on Farmer Disaster Assistance Payments
What is the latest on USDA efforts to prepare a program for disaster relief payments for eligible producers? Rod Bain tells us. Update on Farmer Disaster Assistance Payments Sponsored Content…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-25-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. It is National Farmworker Safety Week with Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papgani “The AgMeter.” A special feature on farmworker emergencies…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Christmas Tree Promotion Board
…USDA Marketing Specialist George Webster can also be reached at (202) 365-4172 or George.Webster@usda.gov. The Christmas Tree Promotion Board operates under the oversight of the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…for farmers and lenders. Additionally, they covered a $280 million grant from the USDA to Texas farmers affected by water delivery shortages due to Mexico’s failure to meet its obligations…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…the American Farm Bureau. Since two-thirds of U.S. agricultural exports are shipped overseas, higher transportation expenses could make it more difficult for farmers to compete in global markets. The proposed…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…full list of sponsoring organizations includes: American Bakers Association American Beverage Association American Farm Bureau Federation American Frozen Food Institute American Peanut Council American Soybean Association Association of Equipment Manufacturers…
Impending Ban on Chlorpyrifos for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
…alternatives as the product may no longer be available. The Environmental Protection Agency has identified 11 crops that may still be allowed to use chlorpyrifos with modified use patterns and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discuss the USDA’s approval of permanent…