AI Farmer Assistant Picking Fresh Strawberry Fruit. DepositPhotos image A recent blog post from the CalPoly Strawberry Center highlights the innovative use of artificial general intelligence (AGI) in strawberry production,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…commissioner and USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie. The USDA is responding to the devastation by streamlining processes to help farmers recover. Bonnie highlights the importance of…
Innovations Discussed at Innovations Discussed at World Dairy Expo
Automatic cow milking facility at cattle dairy farm. DepositPhotos image At the World Dairy Expo, dairy farmers and industry representatives gathered to discuss innovations in dairy, with a focus on…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
With the expiration of the extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, U.S. farmers and ranchers could already be feeling the impact. Key programs supporting agriculture have been disrupted, and uncertainty…
Video: Robert Bonnie Message for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene
USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie discusses the support and aid available from the USDA for agricultural communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Bonnie emphasizes the USDA’s commitment to assisting farmers through streamlined…
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
…will go up in coming weeks as more damage is assessed. The USDA is working closely with state officials to evaluate the total impact and provide assistance to affected farmers….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-02-24
…agricultural sector, affecting crops, pecan orchards, and livestock, with catastrophic losses to farmers and foresters across the Southeast. He emphasizes the urgent need for federal disaster relief, noting that many…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…the Minnesota Farmers Union. He recounted hearing from farmers about the interconnected issues affecting their livelihoods, and said, “The local hospital’s problems became the local bookstore’s problems.” The assistant attorney…
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
…founder of RSM Consulting, recently discussed the issue in a webinar, underscoring the urgency for dairy farmers to take proactive measures. According to Russo, the virus initially emerged in cattle…
New Scorecard Aims to Support Family Farmers
…agriculture system where family farmers can thrive without being overshadowed by large corporations. With this scorecard, farmers hope to have their voices heard and protect their livelihoods for future generations….
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…down by the end of the year, leaving farmers in a tough spot. Programs that are ending now include the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Grassland…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-01-24
…sustainability, and the role of international organizations. McKalip also emphasizes the importance of tariff reductions for American farmers and ranchers. The episode also features Holly Freishtat from the Milken Institute,…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
…organizations like the United Nations World Food Program to deliver these supplies. In total, this funding will help millions of children and farmers in countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Guatemala….
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024, providing $58 million in marketing assistance to certified organic dairy producers. This…