Courtesy of USDA The online registration page is now available for the Agriculture Department’s 101st edition of its Ag Outlook Forum scheduled in late February 2025. Rod Bain reports. USDA…
Former Ag Secretary Purdue Gives Insight on Trump Ag Sec Pick
Perdue By now, you’ve likely heard of Brooke Rollins. She’s President Trump’s nominee to become the next Ag Secretary and lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). She also has…
Lawmakers Press FDA on Use of Dairy Terms in Labeling Imitation Dairy Products
Shutterstock image During a recent Senate hearing on Capitol Hill, farm state lawmakers pressed officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the use of dairy terms in labeling…
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
Shutterstock image USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Plant Genetic Research Unit (PGRU) is researching crossbreeding of existing grape germplasm, whether among the more than 1,400 accessions available at the PGRU…
Record NRCS Program Acreage Enrollment
DepositPhotos image Fiscal Year 2024 proved to be a banner year regarding acres enrolled in the various USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Rod Bain reports. Record NRCS Program…
American Agriculture History Minute: Women’s Movement in Agriculture
…War, many farms were left to the care of women, children, and older farmers. New machinery made it possible for them to produce food to support their families and support…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-09-24
…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…
Farm Labor Survey Released
Shutterstock image Rising farm labor costs are adding to the financial pressures on farmers and ranchers, particularly those using the H2A farm work program. Samantha Ayoub, economist for the American…
USDA Forecasts Decline in Farm Income for 2024, Specialty Crops a Bright Spot
Shutterstock image The USDA’s latest Farm Income Forecast indicates a challenging year ahead for many American farmers. Cash receipts for 2024 are projected to drop significantly for major crops like…
Cotton is the Biggest Loser in 2024 Among Specialty Crops
…from the specialty crop side, faring better than some of the other row crop and cotton production.” That is USDA chief economist Seth Meyers who says, as a matter of…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Economy and Agriculture’s Move West
…new areas of opportunities for agriculture. Still, most farming was designed to produce food for the family, and maybe service small local markets. But in times of rapid economic growth,…
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
…who are immune-compromised or pregnant, to raw milk right now,” she advised. For dairy farmers, the USDA’s directive serves as a call to action to collaborate in controlling the outbreak….
Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes in U.S. Senate
…“It is heart breaking to see your farm or ranch destroyed by a disaster and it only adds to the pain when the payments meant to help you recover come…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…at your nearest USDA Farm Service Agency county office. USDA Research Related to H5N1 in Dairy Cattle USDA has been working collaboratively with its federal partners at HHS to better understand…