…priorities set by the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, including expanding the fruit and vegetable snack program to all states, establishing a specialty crop research initiative, increasing state-level grants for…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…from 2024 to $515.0 billion in 2025 in nominal dollars. Total crop receipts are forecast to decrease by $5.6 billion (2.3 percent) from 2024 levels to $239.6 billion following lower…
Verdant Robotics Showcases Precision Sprayer at World Ag Expo
…by up to 97%. The result, he says, is a significant reduction in input costs while maintaining or improving crop health. “The machine can apply anything from a dime-sized droplet…
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
…career for young people and ensure a stable agricultural economy in rural communities. Duvall stressed that crop insurance remains the “cornerstone of the Farm Bill,” providing farmers with a necessary…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
…for producers for 2025 include rising input costs and decreasing prices for crops and livestock. U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025 U.S. Farmers’ Retain Optimistic Outlook for 2025…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Early Corn Production Leader
…Farmers in southern Ohio also had the climate to raise tobacco, a highly sought-after crop believed to have many medicinal qualities. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold….
NASS Conducting a Survey for Specialty Horticulture Crop Producers
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…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-07-25
…loans, and the necessity of crop insurance. The episode also highlights the lack of representation for fruit and vegetable specialty crops in the hearing and delves into the critical importance…
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
…with a yearly average spot future price of $4.40/bu. expected. “An increase in corn supply for the new crop year is expected as smaller beginning stocks are offset by larger…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-05-25
…agricultural technology. The discussion covers new developments in robotic pollinators, AI-driven hive monitoring systems, and autonomous harvesting equipment. They also explore the revolutionary technology of RanchBot for monitoring livestock water…
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,”…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
DepositPhotos image The California avocado harvest for 2025 is projected to reach 375 million pounds, marking the largest crop since 2020. This optimism is driven by growers’ investments in tree…
Firestone Making Farm Tires Last Longer
DepositPhotos image Firestone AG Tire expert Bill Durivage says tire technology and design boost durability, allowing you to cover more ground with fewer replacements and greater reliability. “Tire integrity, longevity,…





















