…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…
Tomato Processors Anticipate a Decrease in Contracted Tons for 2025
…to come from 200,000 acres, with an average yield of 51 tons per acre, a 12% reduction from the 2024 forecast of 228,000 acres. The data, funded by the California…
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
…raises questions about the future of climate-smart Ag programs in Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. One of those is the 45 Z tax credit to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel, as Trump…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-17-25
…accomplishments, including improvements in rural populations, poverty reduction, job growth, farm income, and record exports. Additionally, they explore their experiences working with other secretaries and express anticipation for the incoming…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
…impact on conservation. Funds from the Inflation Reduction Act currently support programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). If these funds are taken away, Craig warns that more farmers…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-13-25
…National Pork Producers Council, who discussed the challenges and successes in managing antibiotic use in swine. She highlighted the UN General Assembly’s proposed 30% reduction in antimicrobial use, which was…
Regulations Revised for the Inspection and Certification of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
…rate, whichever is greater, and a 50% reduction in sublot fees. Regulations Revised for the Inspection and Certification of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
…where financial assistance went in fiscal year 2024 for resources provided under both the Farm Bill and Inflation Reduction Act. Despite the additional Inflation Reduction Act funding, NRCS still did…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…inches. This adaptable system can be used year-round—even at night and in windy conditions—delivering various crop protection products (herbicides, insecticides, etc.) and fertilizers with up to 95% reduction in product…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…USDA Dietary Guidelines for 2025-2030. The guidelines, still in the proposal stage, recommend a shift towards more plant-based proteins like beans and lentils, while suggesting a reduction in red meat…
USDA Invests $265 Million to Conserve 335,000 Acres of Forestlands
…by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, is part of the Forest Legacy Program and aims to protect working forests that support rural economies and provide essential environmental benefits. In 2024…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage in California Declines for Third Straight Year
…verification to assess land use and crop conditions. The findings in this report are based on data collected as of August 2024. It reported a reduction of 40,000 acres in…
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
…They credited the agricultural sector for its rapid adoption of cleaner technology, which exceeded emission reduction goals ahead of schedule. However, new challenges loom with the recently passed 2024 Rule,…
Signup for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Continues
Courtesy of NRCS The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds landowners and eligible entities that signup continues for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). While…