…hosts explore DeepSeek’s potential impact on agricultural markets and the pervasive concerns about data privacy and intellectual property theft. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the interconnectedness of AI, commodity markets,…
Vilsack Becomes New CEO of World Food Prize Foundation
…that former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer starting March 1, 2025. With decades of experience in agricultural policy and leadership,…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…Almond Conference. Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager, highlighted the program’s mission to enhance pollinator habitats and soil health in agricultural systems. “We give away free cover crops to growers,”…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-31-25
…Rollins as the new Agriculture Secretary. The session includes a review of her stance on trade policies, particularly regarding the agricultural trade deficit and food inflation, her responses to concerns…
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…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-30-25
…a crucial role in managing outbreaks. The hosts also touch on broader issues affecting agricultural supply chains, such as trucking shortages and regulatory challenges. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
…National Seed Strategy, developed in 2015, to increase the native seed supply commercially for restoration, thus ensuring ecosystem resilience and the health and prosperity of future generations, including rural, agricultural,…
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…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
…comes to the agricultural workforce. “Your American Farm Bureau team is pressing House and Senate leaders to understand the urgency of ag labor reform. And we’ve hosted fly ins to…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-27-25
…and the behind-the-scenes challenges faced by the poultry industry. The case, which started in 2019, underlines the complexity and length of litigation processes in agricultural sectors. Katie Driver, the Technical…
Brooke Rollins Vows Swift Action on Farm Aid at Senate Confirmation Hearing
…said the American Relief Act of 2025, which includes $31 billion in natural and economic disaster aid for the agricultural community, would be her first priority. “I think the first…
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). By providing financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers, EQIP addresses natural resource concerns and delivers environmental…