…California. They discuss the state’s plans to revisit a decades-old ban on driverless agricultural vehicles, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges of using such technology in farming. The hosts particularly…
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
…The ABC board sets policy and recommends budgets in major areas, including marketing, production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety. Serving on…
American Agriculture History Minute: Wheat Production Grows with the Railroad
…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
…impact of the federal funding freeze on farmers. They detail how the freeze, intended to cut organizational grants, is adversely affecting individual farmers by halting essential reimbursements. Real-life examples from…
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
…in December 2024. The decision reverses a policy that had restricted U.S. corn exports and ensures continued access to one of the largest markets for American corn producers. In a…
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…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…fewer environmental concerns. “Having this feature can help keep new conventional pesticides in a farmer’s toolbox for disease control for much longer,” Rieser said. Axios 20SC provides control for both…