…hundredweight—and bolstered by a strong beef market. Yet replacement cattle remain expensive, and many operations lack the in-house heifer programs to meet demand affordably. Foglio noted some dairymen are paying…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
…vegetables, particularly in school lunch programs. The International Fresh Produce Association has proposed policy updates, pushing for expanded produce prescriptions in federal healthcare and broader access to nutrition education. Finally,…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…commitment. Conclusion As beef demand grows, so too does the opportunity for cattle producers to connect with consumers through transparency and sustainability. Programs like BQA, along with consistent communication, allow…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…the dairy and poultry sectors. These programs control production levels and set pricing mechanisms to stabilize the Canadian market. Recently, Canada has sought to “safeguard” these systems by legislating guardrails…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…from external shocks. 3. Securing the U.S. Nutrition Safety Net The plan includes targeted efforts to prevent fraud and block foreign exploitation of nutrition assistance programs, protecting vital services such…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…supply chain coordination and pricing rely heavily on accurate projections. Impact Beyond the Vineyard The survey’s findings may also guide policy development, influence agricultural funding programs, and help refine sustainability…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-09-25
…adversaries. The plan includes banning land purchases by foreign entities from countries of concern, cracking down on fraudulent nutrition programs, and protecting ag research and supply chains. Nick and Josh…
Fixing Ag Labor: Cunha Pushes for Legal Guest Worker Program
…Workers and Ensuring Fairness Cunha also highlighted the importance of taking care of long-time undocumented workers already in the U.S., stating they should be eligible for programs like Social Security…
Farming Isn’t Easy—But It’s a Story Worth Telling
…the farm and think food comes from shelves. If they could see the hardship and labor we put in, they’d understand.” Through programs like AgNet West and platforms like YouTube,…
Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson
…layer of complexity for walnut producers. Jameson emphasized how supply chain disruptions—like port congestion, tariffs, and fluctuating exchange rates—can significantly impact marketing and service programs abroad. “On the walnut side…
Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to Another
…start. “The early stages of life — even in utero — are where you have the most pliability to influence an animal’s potential,” he shares. Through tailored feeding programs and…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…Short-Term Commodities Comparing walnuts to cherries, Jameson noted that walnuts offer flexibility due to their long shelf life—up to a year—making them ideal for extended retail programs. In contrast, cherries…
Cunha: Immigration Failure Hurts America’s Farmworkers
…and their treatment under the law. “She’s not a criminal,” Cunha emphasized. “You’re the criminal as a country because you didn’t develop the programs necessary.” A System in Crisis Cunha…
Pierce’s Disease Program Extended to 2031
…adaptive and forward-thinking approach of both the CDFA and participating growers. Held every five years, the referendum acts as a performance review of the program’s effectiveness and value to growers….