…Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025, was unveiled on Tuesday evening. Agriculture organizations, including the National Farmers Union (NFU) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), have strongly advocated for swift action…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…well as the debate over the removal of flavored milk options from the dairy category. The discussion highlights the balance between scientific evidence and industry concerns, as well as the…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
DepositPhotos image Farmers across the United States are facing growing financial pressures, and commodity groups are stepping up their calls for economic assistance as Congress continues to deliberate on a…
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
…seasonal flu vaccines are being offered for free to livestock, dairy, and poultry workers in 12 states, including California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-16-24
…monarch butterfly as an endangered species. They delve into the implications of such a designation for agriculture, including the challenges faced by farmers in balancing conservation efforts with their agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-12-24
…ranchers. She also talks to Tony Headrick from CHS Hedging, who explores how geopolitical events influence agriculture, particularly energy and fertilizer sectors, and their implications for U.S. farmers. The discussion…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-11-24
…of the upcoming Trump administration on dairy producers and personnel shifts in key agricultural positions. Galen provides an economic overview of the dairy industry, noting good harvests and steady margins….
Lawmakers Press FDA on Use of Dairy Terms in Labeling Imitation Dairy Products
…the nutritional disadvantages of their products compared to real milk.” Lawmakers Press FDA on Use of Dairy Terms in Labeling Imitation Dairy Products I’m Rusty Halvorson reporting for AgNet West….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-10-24
…and measures to prevent its spread. The hosts also touch on the historical return of Tulare Lake and its implications for California farmers, along with an interesting discussion about the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Women’s Movement in Agriculture
…War, many farms were left to the care of women, children, and older farmers. New machinery made it possible for them to produce food to support their families and support…
Farm Labor Survey Released
Shutterstock image Rising farm labor costs are adding to the financial pressures on farmers and ranchers, particularly those using the H2A farm work program. Samantha Ayoub, economist for the American…
USDA Forecasts Decline in Farm Income for 2024, Specialty Crops a Bright Spot
Shutterstock image The USDA’s latest Farm Income Forecast indicates a challenging year ahead for many American farmers. Cash receipts for 2024 are projected to drop significantly for major crops like…
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
…who are immune-compromised or pregnant, to raw milk right now,” she advised. For dairy farmers, the USDA’s directive serves as a call to action to collaborate in controlling the outbreak….
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds New Federal Order Will Require National Milk Testing and Support State Officials and Dairy Regulators; Builds on Actions to…