…poultry farmers. The new regulation focuses on reforming the poultry tournament system, a method used by companies to determine payment rates. “This rule provides greater insight into payment structures, ensures…
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
…payment rates based on performance rankings, has been criticized by farmers for its lack of transparency and potential for exploitation. “This rule would have provided greater protections and more clarity…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…the USDA under President Biden’s directive. The USDA has reinforced the Packers and Stockyards Act to ensure a competitive market for farmers, ranchers, and producers. Efforts include increased enforcement, collaboration…
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
…voice at the table on that.” If confirmed, Rollins will face a range of pressing issues, including livestock traceability, environmental regulations, and trade policies impacting American farmers and ranchers. Her…
Newly Elected Congressman Adam Gray Highlights Agriculture, Water Challenges
…Growing up in Merced, Gray’s roots are deeply tied to the agricultural community. “My family ran a company called Merced Dairy Supply, an equipment company and small family feed store,”…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…who discusses the upcoming Trump administration’s focus on extending tax cuts, border control, and potential tariffs. He highlighted concerns for the dairy industry, particularly the lack of a visa program…
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December
…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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Continues Westward Movement
…to market before there were canals and railroads. After the wheat frontier, as it was called, more diversified farms took their place in parts of the Midwest, dairy generally in…
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
…directed at crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, sorghum, rice, barley, oats, and peanuts, among others. While this funding is not expected to solve every challenge farmers face, it…