…impacted 975 dairy herds. The outbreak has led to a significant reduction in the egg supply, causing egg prices to soar. USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak…
Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze
…now learning that their conservation payments have been frozen because the contracts were funded through the Inflation Reduction Act. Over the past week, two federal judges ruled that the Trump…
U.S. Cotton Acreage Expected to Decline in 2025, NCC Survey Finds
…cotton acreage is projected to drop by 23.5% to 158,000 acres. Factors influencing these reductions include lower cotton prices compared to other crops and changing market conditions. Regional declines vary….
Verdant Robotics Showcases Precision Sprayer at World Ag Expo
…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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
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…