…plan would, in her words, “take money from farmers to pay for tax breaks for the already super rich.” Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs Sabrina Halvorson National…
USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
…legislative 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…
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the withdrawal of the proposed rule, Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, originally issued on June 28,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…the USDA under President Biden’s directive. The USDA has reinforced the Packers and Stockyards Act to ensure a competitive market for farmers, ranchers, and producers. Efforts include increased enforcement, collaboration…
U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
…to sick cattle or poultry. Egg and turkey farm groups have been calling for a vaccine, citing the severe economic toll it has taken on farmers after wiping out their…
Western Snowpack Gives Insight into Water Supplies
DepositPhotos image The first outlook of Western Mountain snowpack for the new year gives some insight to potential water supplies for the region’s farm irrigators and municipalities this Spring and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-13-25
…broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the…
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
…She primarily reports on legislative 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…
Newly Elected Congressman Adam Gray Highlights Agriculture, Water Challenges
…to actually solve problems.” Focus on the Farm Bill and Rural Healthcare In addition to water, Gray highlighted the overdue Farm Bill as a key legislative focus, noting its significance…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…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 the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina…
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December
…fell 8 points in December to 98. Figure 3. Farm Capital Investment Index, October 2015- December 2024. Figure 4. Farm Financial Performance Index, January 2021-December 2024. The Short-Term Farmland Value…
Using 3D Technology to Help Farmers with Weed Suppression
Through a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) partners are using 3D imagery to map cover crops and weeds with precision, helping farmers make informed decisions on how to control…
Caution Urged After First Human Death from H5N1
…on legislative 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…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…well-paying jobs in rural areas, and build partnerships with schools, hospitals, and food banks.” The USDA’s work is already yielding benefits for both producers and consumers. Farmers are finding better…