…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…
Bird Flu Drives Egg Prices Up, No Relief in Sight
…of 2023, and with the Easter season approaching, demand is expected to drive costs even higher. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the average price for a dozen…
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 Tuesday, 02-04-25
…the timeline challenges posed by the new tariffs. Additionally, an update on a new trade agreement between the USDA and Mexico regarding cattle imports is provided, offering a glimmer of…
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…
Vilsack Becomes New CEO of World Food Prize Foundation
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks from the podium at the World Food Prize Foundation’s annual symposium. Wikimedia Commons image The World Food Prize Foundation has announced…
Grocery Prices in 2025
DepositPhotos image USDA economist Megan Schweitzer forecasts that grocery prices in the U.S. will grow by 1.3% in 2025, slightly higher than the 1.2% increase in 2024. This growth rate…
Census of Horticulture Being Conducted by USDA
DepositPhotos image The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) is conducting the 2024 Census of Horticulture in California, targeting over 2,000 horticulture producers. This survey, conducted every five years, is…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
DepositPhotos image Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the…
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down One Percent
DepositPhotos image USDA’s first Cattle on Feed Report for 2025 shows the trend of a shrinking cattle inventory continues from 2024. Rusty Halvorson has the story. USDA’s first Cattle on Feed…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-29-25
…pause federal grants and loans. They explore how this decision affects various agricultural programs, including USDA grants, rural development loans, and farmer’s market promotions. They highlight the potential consequences for…
Rollins Emphasized Priority to Disburse Disaster Assistance to Farmers, Supports Mass Deportation Policies
…Trump’s nominee for USDA Secretary, Brooke Rollins, emphasized her priority to disburse $10 billion in disaster assistance to farmers, approved by the Biden administration. She also expressed support for the…
Tomato Processors Anticipate a Decrease in Contracted Tons for 2025
…totaling 10.2 million tons, based on a survey by the USDA’s Pacific Regional Office. This is down from the 11.3 million tons forecast in August 2024. The production is expected…
Finding Out Food Date Labeling Connection with Food Waste
USDA and the Food and Drug Administration are accepting public comment through February 1st on how consumers perceive food date labels, and how they may impact food loss and waste….