…still in use, a museum, is the Cooper Barn in Colby, Kansas. The largest round barn once used on a working farm still stands near Red Cloud, Nebraska, near the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-30-25
…hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
DepositPhotos image Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the…
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down One Percent
DepositPhotos image USDA’s first Cattle on Feed Report for 2025 shows the trend of a shrinking cattle inventory continues from 2024. Rusty Halvorson has the story. USDA’s first Cattle on Feed…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-29-25
…pause federal grants and loans. They explore how this decision affects various agricultural programs, including USDA grants, rural development loans, and farmer’s market promotions. They highlight the potential consequences for…
Rollins Emphasized Priority to Disburse Disaster Assistance to Farmers, Supports Mass Deportation Policies
…Trump’s nominee for USDA Secretary, Brooke Rollins, emphasized her priority to disburse $10 billion in disaster assistance to farmers, approved by the Biden administration. She also expressed support for the…
Tomato Processors Anticipate a Decrease in Contracted Tons for 2025
…totaling 10.2 million tons, based on a survey by the USDA’s Pacific Regional Office. This is down from the 11.3 million tons forecast in August 2024. The production is expected…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-28-25
…and the mixed reactions from different stakeholders. Later, the hosts address environmental and animal rights criticisms highlighted during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting, emphasizing the importance of educated…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
…Farm Bill and tax reform. Speaking on the Farm Bill, Duvall said the organization is still “focused on the finish line on several other top issues”. He said, “All of…
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,…
Brooke Rollins Vows Swift Action on Farm Aid at Senate Confirmation Hearing
…group that promotes Trump’s agenda in areas such as energy and border security. Throughout the hearing, Rollins underscored her drive to serve farmers and ranchers. “The aid to the farmers,…
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….
APHIS and CDFA Expand Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine
Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine (SOS) Courtesy of CDFA The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are expanding the quarantine…