…inflation in the food system, and pressures on farm inputs. Fumasi also examines the resilience of U.S. consumers, potential inflationary policies, and how farmers can prepare for uncertain times. Positive…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image With a trade imbalance favoring ag imports over ag exports the past few years, the coming months will answer a lot of questions for farmers and…
Church Brothers Green Onions Did Not Contain Salmonella
DepositPhotos image The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has determined that a laboratory error incorrectly caused the October 18, 2024 recall announcement concerning Church Brothers’ Farm’s green onions. The products from…
Apple Genetic Collection Provides Avenues in Time
DepositPhotos image Present varieties, future cultivars, and past steeped in culture and history are all part of USDA’s apple genetic collection found in New York State. Rod Bain has the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Part in Agriculture Expansion
…new railroads, which were trying to create markets The railroads advertised heavily in Europe and brought over, at low fares, hundreds of thousands of farmers from Germany, Scandinavia, and Britain….
U.S. Agricultural Imports Projected to Rise in 2025
DepositPhotos image USDA is projecting another year of rising imports of agricultural products. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Possible Retaliatory Tariffs Loom as Trade Policies Shift
…negotiations. With Canada and Mexico as top exporters to America, escalating tensions may impact cross-border agricultural trade and farm incomes. Trade developments are closely watched by farmers, as potential tariff…
Diverse Drivers of Farm Income
Image by ilixe48/DepositPhotos USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says the diverse mix of crops and livestock, along with commodity prices, plays a critical role in shaping farm income. “ Farm…
A View of Farm Irrigation and Water Management
Seedling vegetable beds with drip irrigation system DepositPhotos image USDA’s latest edition of its Irrigation and Water Management Survey offers insights into farm irrigation. Rod Bain has more. A View…
Logistics in USDA Agricultural Trade Missions
DepositPhotos image Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley discusses some of the details of most USDA-led agricultural trade missions, including December’s mission to Morocco. Logistics in USDA Ag Trade Missions…
Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible
…tells a story of the farmers working year-round to feed America. Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 11-28-24
…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…
Bird Flu Found in California Raw Milk
A California raw milk farm has issued a recall after state health officials detected bird flu in retail samples. The California Department of Public Health has instructed consumers to avoid…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
Courtesy of NRCS The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently seeking public input on how to improve conservation practice standards. NRCS is looking to maximize climate change mitigation and adaptation…