…in the United States. And that is the story he said in a recent RFA podcast that they will be telling the incoming Trump administration. “Input costs are up, farmland…
Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Offering Relief to Farmers and Ranchers
DepositPhotos image Farmers and ranchers have received a temporary reprieve from federal reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), thanks to a nationwide injunction issued by the U.S. District…
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
…costs for farmers. These steps might provide some relief in an otherwise uncertain environment. Fumasi urged farmers to stay alert as the new administration’s policies take shape. “Pay attention to…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…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…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
…what farming is like… as opposed to getting out, having that opportunity to see firsthand… the complexity [of farming decisions].” The Almond Board’s early research on whole orchard recycling laid…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-04-24
…inflation in the food system, and pressures on farm inputs. Fumasi also examines the resilience of U.S. consumers, potential inflationary policies, and how farmers can prepare for uncertain times. Positive…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
…ranchers. Sam Kiefer, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Vice President of Public Policy, says we all know American agriculture is the most efficient in the world, so there are a…
Church Brothers Green Onions Did Not Contain Salmonella
DepositPhotos image The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has determined that a laboratory error incorrectly caused the October 18, 2024 recall announcement concerning Church Brothers’ Farm’s green onions. The products from…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-03-24
…Farmland Trust. American Farmland Trust (AFT) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting farmland, promoting sustainable farming practices, and supporting farmers in securing their agricultural heritage. Healthy Soils Week…
Possible Retaliatory Tariffs Loom as Trade Policies Shift
…negotiations. With Canada and Mexico as top exporters to America, escalating tensions may impact cross-border agricultural trade and farm incomes. Trade developments are closely watched by farmers, as potential tariff…
Diverse Drivers of Farm Income
Image by ilixe48/DepositPhotos USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says the diverse mix of crops and livestock, along with commodity prices, plays a critical role in shaping farm income. “ Farm…
Trump Announces Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China
…tariff. The proposed tariffs align with Trump’s economic agenda to bolster domestic manufacturing and leverage trade policies to achieve foreign policy goals. Scott Bessent, Trump’s Treasury Secretary nominee, has supported…
A View of Farm Irrigation and Water Management
Seedling vegetable beds with drip irrigation system DepositPhotos image USDA’s latest edition of its Irrigation and Water Management Survey offers insights into farm irrigation. Rod Bain has more. A View…
Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible
…tells a story of the farmers working year-round to feed America. Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…