DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall discusses concerns over tariffs imposed by President Trump on Mexico, Canada, and China, which could increase the cost of agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-11-25
…issues and 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…
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
…Farm Bureau Federation, and Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, urged lawmakers to modernize the Farm Bill and strengthen risk management programs amid economic struggles faced by farmers…
Partnership Formed to Enhance Service to Retail and Food Service Partners
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…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
… producers’ improved attitude translates into more farm machinery and new construction investments. Figure 3. Farm Capital Investment Index, October 2015-January 2025. Figure 4. Farm Financial Performance Index, January 2021-January 2025. The Short-Term…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…EPA-reduced risk classification, according to Cassandra Rieser, a technical service manager for UPL covering Southern California and Arizona. Rieser emphasized that when selecting a fungicide, growers look for several key…
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…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
…was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is…
NASS Conducting a Survey for Specialty Horticulture Crop Producers
DepositPhotos image The USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a survey for specialty horticulture crop producers. The survey aims to gather detailed information about the sector. The data…
37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up
…with a theme honoring the relationship between farmers, communities, and the land they steward. 37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up 2024 CA Small Farm Conference Brought to you…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-07-25
…hearing titled ‘Perspectives from the Field, Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy Part One.’ Key witnesses included American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President…
AFBF Highlights Challenges Faced by Farmers and Producers
DepositPhotos image The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) highlights the challenges faced by farmers and producers due to the inconsistent application of the Clean Water Act and the Waters of…
Upcoming Deadline for USDA’s Latest Census of Agriculture Subset Survey
DepositPhotos image Producers of specialty horticulture products have until February 14th to reply to USDA’s latest Census of Agriculture subset survey focused on their sector. Rod Bain reports. Upcoming Deadline…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…limit the extent of further interest rate cuts this year and inflation remains a key factor to watch in 2025.” CattleFax shared that National Dec. 1 on-farm hay stocks were…