DepositPhotos image The USDA has completed a risk analysis on the importation of fresh pineapples from Indonesia, assessing potential pests. The analysis concludes that with proper phytosanitary measures, the risk…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Continues Westward Movement
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Continues Westward Movement Agriculture continued its western movement in the early years. Farm spread…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…expand. My Land also supports organic farming practices, having secured certifications for their service. Sabrina talks with Nicole Gault of the Almond Alliance who discusses their Pollinator Alliance grant program….
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
…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 of California’s…
NASS Conducting Survey of Cattle Operations in California
DepositPhotos image The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a survey of approximately 1,500 cattle operations in California to provide current measures of U.S. cattle inventories. It will…
December Drought Areas
Courtesy of National Centers for Environmental Information/NOAA Drought continues to be an issue around the nation. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states where notable extreme and – or exceptional…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-06-25
…costs exacerbated by geopolitical events, ongoing supply chain pressures, and the impact of climate change. They also touch upon shifting consumer preferences towards plant-based proteins, vertical farming, and the impacts…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has rolled out a new H5N1 Monitoring Program aimed at eradicating the virus from U.S. dairy herds. While the effort is broadly…
AFBF Acknowledges Challenges Ahead
DepositPhotos image Joe Gilson from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) acknowledges the challenges ahead, noting the complexity of the farm bill with its 12 titles, which could cause delays…
East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Appears More Likely
…meeting with union representatives. Meanwhile, Farm Policy News reports that conditions appear to be pointing toward another strike. In response to the growing uncertainty, one major shipping company is advising…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
DepositPhotos image A recent report shows a small uptick in H-2A program usage for fiscal year 2024, suggesting that farmers and ranchers continue to rely on temporary workers. According to…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-03-25
…the second part of the segment, Lorrie is joined by Evan Hultine from the Illinois Farm Bureau. He discusses a lawsuit against the American Farm Bureau Federation over the termination…
Cattle Industry Leader Highlighted Priorities for 2025
…and we’re going to be working on the checkoff and those markets. Transportation and hours of service and safety. A lot of the overreach and regulation.” One major concern is…
Regulations Revised for the Inspection and Certification of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Shutterstock image The US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service is revising regulations for the inspection and certification of fresh fruits and vegetables, aiming to equitably and accurately assess inspection…