…Eventually, bonanza farms produced so much wheat there was a surplus. Wheat was no longer profitable. Many bonanza farms were divided and sold, making for smaller family farms once again….
Brooke Rollins Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
…Rollins on her confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture. Brooke is a proven leader who understands the challenges facing farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. She is taking the helm of USDA…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-13-25
…and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member…
China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute
…reaching a peak in 2022, farmer incomes have significantly declined, primarily due to lower corn and grain prices. With tighter farm budgets, many growers have postponed or canceled purchases of…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
Image by ilixe48/DepositPhotos The USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast predicts a 22% increase in cash farm income to $193.7 billion for 2025, with net farm income rising 29.5% to $180.1…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-12-25
…recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a…
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
…of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley…
AFBF Duvall Discusses Concerns Over Tariffs
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall discusses concerns over tariffs imposed by President Trump on Mexico, Canada, and China, which could increase the cost of agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-11-25
…issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council…
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
…Farm Bureau Federation, and Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, urged lawmakers to modernize the Farm Bill and strengthen risk management programs amid economic struggles faced by farmers…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
… producers’ improved attitude translates into more farm machinery and new construction investments. Figure 3. Farm Capital Investment Index, October 2015-January 2025. Figure 4. Farm Financial Performance Index, January 2021-January 2025. The Short-Term…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-10-25
…in Ag Pavilion. Further, the conversation pivots to the first on-farm robotics incubator, Reservoir Farms, which aims to bridge the gap between technology and agriculture with its facilities in Salinas…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
…was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is…
37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up
…with a theme honoring the relationship between farmers, communities, and the land they steward. 37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up 2024 CA Small Farm Conference Brought to you…