In this episode, we talk to Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) and explore how the organization inspires a deeper connection to the agricultural industry by promoting a greater understanding…
Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation
…back to USDA to work on behalf of America’s farmers and ranchers is like—it’s just, I mean, it’s very humbling,” he said. Fordyce’s agricultural background gives him firsthand experience with…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The rule and a new feedstock carbon intensity calculator are designed to help agricultural producers calculate the environmental impact of their practices and contribute…
Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways
…officials, the Beagle Brigade intercepts thousands of illegal agricultural products each year, underscoring the team’s importance in maintaining the integrity of American farm production. Their consistent performance provides an invaluable…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-17-25
…States. He also highlighted the industry’s focus on increasing demand and consumption, as well as its reliance on H2A workers for harvesting and efforts to increase export markets. The American…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
…Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC), and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), are designed to provide financial protection against market fluctuations and other agricultural risks. Enrollment Periods: ARC and…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
…wildfires are affecting populated areas in Southern California, they are also affecting agricultural areas in the hilly areas just outside of Los Angeles. USA meteorologist Brad Rippey on the wildfire…
USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
…schools and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs, while implementation activities accelerate existing and emerging models of urban, indoor and other agricultural practices that serve farmers and communities. USDA…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio State University Founded
…university under the Morrill Act of 1862. And the name Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. Initially it was thought one of Ohio’s two existing universities. Ohio University and Miami University,…
USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
…Stockyards Act, continuing efforts to promote fairness and transparency in agricultural markets. However, the USDA has also announced the withdrawal of a proposed rule intended to define unfair practices in…
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the withdrawal of the proposed rule, Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, originally issued on June 28,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…implications for the agricultural sector, which heavily relies on immigrant labor. The discussion includes concerns about health clinics facing false social media rumors, the fear of profiling in everyday activities,…
U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
…major outbreak in 2014-2015. Bird flu is also affecting U.S. dairy cattle herds and infected almost 70 people. Most of the exposed humans are farm workers who’ve been directly exposed…
Livestock Producer Evaluates Trump Pick for Ag Secretary
…has drawn a mix of reactions from the agricultural community, with some expressing cautious optimism. Mark Eisele, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and a Wyoming rancher, highlighted both…