…took place from December 2-6, 2024. Figure 1. Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, October 2015-December 2024. Figure 2. Indices of Current Conditions and Future Expectations, October 2015-December 2024 Farmers’ views…
Using 3D Technology to Help Farmers with Weed Suppression
Through a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) partners are using 3D imagery to map cover crops and weeds with precision, helping farmers make informed decisions on how to control…
Caution Urged After First Human Death from H5N1
…avian influenza could result in devastating flock losses and costly quarantines if not managed swiftly. Consequently, extension agents and veterinarians across the state are ramping up efforts to educate farmers…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…to compete with larger agribusinesses. “What we’ve been doing is purposefully investing in small and midsize operations and family farmers,” she explained. “This ensures they can grow their businesses, create…
Farmers Expected to Face Tighter Profit Margins in 2025
DepositPhotos image In 2025, farmers are expected to face tighter profit margins due to high input costs despite a decrease in some commodity prices. However, one input cost that won’t…
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
…top ten are Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Indiana, and Missouri. Producers in these states are also expected to receive substantial assistance to help cushion their losses. The aid is…
American Agriculture History Minute: Pushing Across the Appalachians
…itself as one of the nation’s leading states in crop production. Ohio farmers also raised livestock, not only for food in those early years, but for use in the textile…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-06-25
…soil health and provide farmers with diverse income streams. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
…combat H5N1, Sjostrom emphasized the need for the program to align its methods with achievable outcomes. “Everyone—from dairy farmers to the poultry industry—wants this disease eradicated,” he said. “But we…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
DepositPhotos image A recent report shows a small uptick in H-2A program usage for fiscal year 2024, suggesting that farmers and ranchers continue to rely on temporary workers. According to…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-03-25
…California and nutrient washout in Florida. He advises growers to remove emotion from economic decisions and to consult experts, with AgroLiquid’s resources available to assist. This episode also features an…
Initiative Offers Year-Round Soil Solutions Nationwide
…began with a focus on the Upper Midwest’s shorter growing seasons, co-director Mitch Hunter says its methods can help farmers in other regions as well. “We want to not just…
Voices of the Valley: The Connection Between Farming, Food, and Wellness
In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between the food we eat, provided by the farmers who grow our food, and our overall health and wellness. From fueling our…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-02-25
…to non-farmers, sparking a lawsuit. The conversation covers the potential ramifications for Illinois farmers, their representation in national policy, membership impacts, and the broader implications for other state Farm Bureaus….