The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting another decline in farm income in 2024, after a record high in 2022. Net cash farm income, which is what farmers make…
Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Help with Financial Viability for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new online resource called the Debt Consolidation Tool. The new tool allows farmers and ranchers to input their existing farm operating…
The Uniqueness of Farmers Markets
…Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September…
Agreement to Help Support U.S. Exports into Chile
…Chilean market and will continue to see the benefits of our mutually-beneficial trade relationship.” U.S. dairy and meat industry leaders praised the deal, saying it will help American farmers and…
California Dairy Industry Adapts to Challenges with Efficiency Improvements
…financial hardships in many facets of the California dairy industry have posed a challenge for dairymen, said Vanden Heuvel, many of whom in their 50s, 60s, or 70s are making…
Ag Trade Mission to Vietnam Kicks Off Today
…cotton, soybeans, dairy, poultry, and fresh fruit are in high demand. “Our collaboration has secured market access for a variety of American products, including most recently stone fruit and grapefruit,”…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
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AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-06-24
…farmers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
Preliminary Injunction Against DOL Rule Allowing H-2A Workers to Unionize
…is a victory for farmers who are already struggling to compete in a challenging market. The court’s decision applies only to the 17 states involved in the lawsuit. NCAE said…
Almond Update: Tight Margins Call for Effective Technology in Agriculture
…I’ve talked to, they are looking for ways they want to improve, particularly in the current market,” Jackson explained. With younger orchards and tight budgets, farmers are increasingly looking for…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
…symptoms on August 25. “It’s a tough time for those dairy farmers given the economic challenges they face,” says Karen Ross, California’s Secretary of Agriculture. “We’re approaching this with the…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…Bitter said. There are incentive programs to help farmers dispose of vineyards, as it requires a lot of hand labor and additional costs for growers to chip vines, collect trellises,…
Application Window Closing Soon for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…$100,000 and $250,000, with a focus on projects that help underserved farmers or improve access to specialty crops. Applications for this are due by September 27, 2024. CDFA is holding…
More Than 2.2 Million Acres Accepted Through Continuous Conservation Reserve
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant strides through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), with more than 2.2 million acres being accepted from farmers and landowners this year….