…and has established a reputation for responsible fund management, key factors in USDA’s allocation decisions. In addition to effective fund utilization, ABC’s ongoing engagement with USDA staff both in the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-06-25
…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 and serves…
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
…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 Year by the…
Bird Flu Drives Egg Prices Up, No Relief in Sight
…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…
Cattle and Bison Imports from Mexico Resume
DepositPhotos image The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) has announced the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico, following a halt due to…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-05-25
…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 Year by…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…efforts in shaping agricultural policy over the next year. The priorities include the farm bill, food systems, pesticide regulations, PFAS contamination, and state cooperative agreement funding. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
Almond growers must stay vigilant against early-season diseases that threaten their orchards. So says Cassis Rieser, Technical Service Manager for UPL North America, who recently highlighted key diseases and introduced…
Widespread Workforce Disruptions Not Observed
Immigrant (migrant) seasonal farm (field) workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. Credit: mikeledray / Shutterstock.com Despite reports of unease among farm workers in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-04-25
…reactions from various agricultural organizations, including the National Farmers Union, American Farm Bureau, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the discussion covers concerns around rising input costs, potential retaliatory tariffs, and…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…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 a native…
Los Angeles County Households Affected by Wildfires May Be Eligible for Food Assistance
Courtesy of USDA The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that households in 28 zip codes in Los Angeles County, affected by recent wildfires may be eligible for food…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
Lettuce Field in Salinas Valley DepositPhotos image California lettuce growers have seen a 63.7% increase in compliance costs over seven years. Despite this, farm gate values for lettuce have risen…
American Agriculture History Minute: Looking at New Mexico Diverse Agriculture
…dairy. New Mexico has over 23,000 farm families encompassing more than 49,000,000 acres and home to more than 1,400,000 head of beef and dairy cattle. That’s today’s American Agriculture History…