…weather and drought conditions, worsening pest and disease pressure, rising input costs and inflationary pressures, and the repercussions of labor shortages. Introduction of the Supporting Innovation and Agriculture Act Sponsored…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-10-25
…least in the Central Valley. Drought will be the number one concern for 2025 when it comes to natural disasters, which obviously is a huge spark factor for wildfires. Listen…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
…reduce production due to ongoing drought conditions. USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…U.S. For Mexico and the Southwestern U.S., producers will see drought acreage increase as it has nationwide since June. “Drought will likely increase across the Western U.S. this spring and…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…available for planting. Seeds for Bees offers tailored cover crop mixes to suit individual growers’ needs, focusing on drought resilience and maximizing bloom time for pollinators. The application process is…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…sovereignty and individual freedoms. Dr. David Magana, a Senior Analyst at Rabobank, discussed the US potato market, noting that the 2022 crop was historically low due to drought and high…
Rebuilding Cattle Inventories Remains Ongoing Question
…for some good reasons. One, certainly, take a look at the drought monitor and look at how dry it has been in parts of particularly a lot of Texas, but…
Crop / Commodity Drought Coverage to End 2024
What improvements in drought coverage for U.S. crop and commodity production areas were noted in the final U.S. Drought Monitor to cover 2024? Rod Bain reports. Crop / Commodity Drought…
December Drought Areas
…drought coverage is reported for the period ending December 31. December Drought Areas Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-06-25
…who discussed the impacts of climate change on weather patterns. He explained that increased CO2 levels lead to more extreme weather conditions, including severe droughts, heavy rainfall, and intense storms….
Red Meat Exports Beat Expectations for 2024
…So, in that regard, we underestimated what would happen this year in a good way.” Despite concerns about drought and herd reductions, there is renewed interest in expanding beef production….
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
…losses being drought. Drought alone accounts for more than half of the losses, averaging $1.8 billion a year. The financial impact of drought underscores its threat to farmers, particularly in…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…and North Carolina. Despite its success, the industry faces mounting challenges from climate change. “With increasing temperatures, we’re seeing more drought occurring for longer periods,” Whitehill explained. “That drought is…
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
…and disease resistance. Traits such as drought tolerance or resistance to pathogens like downy mildew are critical for the future of grape production. The PGRU’s work ensures that breeders have…