…the importance of biosecurity for small and backyard flocks, and the broader implications for public health and the agricultural industry. They also touch on the rising egg prices caused by…
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
Longshoremen uses long rods with turnbuckles to secure containers on an container ship in deck sockets. DepositPhotos image The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have…
Specialty Crop Growers Experiencing Varying Wage Changes
DepositPhotos image Specialty crop growers in the US are experiencing varying wage changes for temporary agricultural workers. Wages are rising across the board, with the Southeast and some regions seeing…
Newly Elected Congressman Adam Gray Highlights Agriculture, Water Challenges
…an interview on the AgNet News Hour, Gray discussed his priorities and vision for addressing critical issues in the San Joaquin Valley, particularly focusing on water resources and agricultural sustainability….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…the broader implications of wildfires for California’s agricultural sector, detailing the effects on crops, livestock, and water resources. The hosts emphasize the need for better wildfire management and agricultural practices,…
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December
…to a reading of 48. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower While Producers Remain Optimistic About the Future James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-09-25
…two new national monuments in California under the Antiquities Act. The conversation focuses on the history and purpose of the Antiquities Act and addresses concerns from agricultural groups, particularly the…
CDPR Releases New Schedule for Pesticide Reevaluations Across California
…2028. The department is also examining the impact of non-agricultural outdoor neonicotinoids. Draft human health risk assessments for some neonicotinoids are planned for early 2025, and final assessments for these…
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
…Valley, and the need to balance public health and agricultural practices. They discuss the history of agricultural burning regulations, alternative methods like chipping, and the ongoing challenges of managing agricultural…
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
…the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute shows that the top ten states set to receive the most funds are major producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and other key…
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…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-06-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss key agricultural issues anticipated for 2025. The conversation explores rising input…
East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Appears More Likely
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image With less than a month remaining before the International Longshoremen’s Association’s (ILA) contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expires, shippers are increasingly concerned about the likelihood…