…among young farmers, such as diversifying into cheese making. Infrastructure challenges. Lorrie and Nick also discuss the hay market, noting that 2023 was tough for dairies and predicting a slow…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-07-25
…developments affecting the agricultural industry. They cover the challenges posed by California’s erratic weather on crop production, specifically almonds and raisins, and the rebranding of the Western Agricultural Processors Association…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
…United Egg Producers, on the significance of cooperation between poultry and dairy industries in combating high path avian flu. The conversation between the hosts further delves into the mutations of…
Consuming Grapes Daily Can Improve Muscle Health
DepositPhotos image A study from Western New England University found that consuming grapes daily can improve muscle health by altering muscle gene expression, particularly in females, leading to similar metabolic…
Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Proceed
…hoped that Canada and Mexico, the United States’ top two trading partners, could persuade the administration to delay or reconsider the tariffs, which would impact over $918 billion worth of…
Voices of the Valley: Agritourism – From Goat Yoga to Pumpkin Patches
…episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-26-25
…across the United States where inmates are engaged in farming activities. These programs aim to reduce costs, provide inmates with valuable life skills, and prepare them for reintegration into society….
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Helped Change Colorado Agriculture
…when crossing over to what is now Colorado. The soil was even sandier than that in western Kansas, western Nebraska. Rivers were unnavigable. That all changed in the late 1800s…
ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement
…her family’s farming operation in Western New York. She begins her new position on February 18. ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
American Beef Labeling Act Introduced to Codify MCOOL
By Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock The American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), codifies mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef sold in the United…
China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute
Farm machinery manufacturers in the United States could soon feel the impact of retaliatory tariffs from China, following the latest round of trade actions between the two countries. After President…
Hansen Industries Showcases Energy-Efficient Ventilation at World Ag Expo
…generating heat, allowing operators to optimize airflow based on seasonal needs. In colder months, slower speeds can help keep bedding dry and reduce moisture-related issues. “In California dairies, airflow is…
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
DepositPhotos image The Mexican government officially repealed its ban on genetically modified (GMO) corn imports from the United States on Thursday, following an arbitration ruling under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
Large international transportation vessel in the port, loading grain for export. DepositPhotos image The United States saw a significant increase in agricultural export volumes in 2024, as lower prices encouraged…