DepositPhotos image The USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a survey for specialty horticulture crop producers. The survey aims to gather detailed information about the sector. The data…
37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up
Courtesy of Community Alliance with Family Farmers The 37th annual California Small Farm Conference, featuring over 40 online workshops and a dozen in-person gatherings, will take place from February 23-28,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Canal Commission Established
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal lock keepers house at Lock 70. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Canal Commission Established…
AFBF Highlights Challenges Faced by Farmers and Producers
DepositPhotos image The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) highlights the challenges faced by farmers and producers due to the inconsistent application of the Clean Water Act and the Waters of…
Upcoming Deadline for USDA’s Latest Census of Agriculture Subset Survey
DepositPhotos image Producers of specialty horticulture products have until February 14th to reply to USDA’s latest Census of Agriculture subset survey focused on their sector. Rod Bain reports. Upcoming Deadline…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio, Early Agriculture Capital
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio, Early Agriculture Capital Ohio was considered the early agricultural capital of the U.S. in…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
In a recent interview, Dylan Rogers, a sales account manager for AgroLiquid in California, shared insights on fertilizer budgeting and long-term crop management. As fertilizer costs continue to rise, he…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
(NCBA/SAN ANTONIO, Texas/Feb. 6, 2025) — The popular CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, shared expert market and weather analysis today. The U.S….
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
…innovations to drive demand. Growers stand to benefit from these initiatives as the Almond Board continues working to ensure a strong and sustainable global market for California almonds. Almond Update:…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-06-25
…and the necessity of urgent action to upgrade infrastructure. Additionally, the role of the Trump administration in addressing energy concerns is discussed. We also have this week’s Almond Update. Listen…
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
Smithfield Foods CEO Shane Smith expressed optimism about the company’s future as it returned to the public stock market more than a decade after being acquired by China’s WH Group….
Bird Flu Drives Egg Prices Up, No Relief in Sight
Bandon, Oregon, January 8, 2025. Skyrocketing egg prices because of bird flu. Egg price increase, Willamette Farms in Oregon. DepositPhotos image The cost of eggs in the United States has…
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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Who Was Johnny Appleseed? At the age of 13, with the aid of his father,…