…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…
The Importance of Renewable Fuels As New Administration Takes Over
…in the United States. And that is the story he said in a recent RFA podcast that they will be telling the incoming Trump administration. “Input costs are up, farmland…
Big Cut Projected in Cash Receipts for a Major Crop
Shutterstock image USDA is projecting a big cut in 2024 cash receipts for a major crop. Gary Crawford reports. Big Cut Projected in Cash Receipts for a Major Crop Sponsored…
Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Offering Relief to Farmers and Ranchers
DepositPhotos image Farmers and ranchers have received a temporary reprieve from federal reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), thanks to a nationwide injunction issued by the U.S. District…
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
…costs for farmers. These steps might provide some relief in an otherwise uncertain environment. Fumasi urged farmers to stay alert as the new administration’s policies take shape. “Pay attention to…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
…what farming is like… as opposed to getting out, having that opportunity to see firsthand… the complexity [of farming decisions].” The Almond Board’s early research on whole orchard recycling laid…