DepositPhotos image Farmer sentiment surged in October, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The index rose 27 points from September to reach 115, driven by improved…
American Agriculture History Minute: Opening New Areas for Agriculture
…local markets. But in times of rapid economic growth, a farmer could still improve the land for far more than he paid for it, and then move further west and…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
A farmer with digital tablet controls an autonomous tractor on a smart farm. DepositPhotos image The third annual FIRA USA event, held at the Yolo County Fairgrounds, highlighted the latest…
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
BANGKOK: Farmer selling fruit vegetable and food on boats at Khlong Lat Mayom floating market, famous and popular among locals and tourists, at Bangkok, Thailand. DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department…
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
…risks for small farmers when land is sold, potentially disrupting operations. Byron Nkhoma, a Zimbabwean farmer in Ramona, leases land to grow vegetables under his operation, Hukama Produce. Since starting…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
DepositPhotos image Organic and transitioning farmers and ranchers can now apply for the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)’s Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program for the 2025 season. This program offers a…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…Now, these farmers are left with absolutely zero resources,” he said. Financial Strain and Emotional Toll The scale of this abandonment is massive. Some farmers are incurring weekly costs of…
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
…Inc. in Georgia will help farmers with climate-smart agriculture and business planning. The 2501 Program will provide additional support to Native American farmers, veterans, and immigrant farmers across the country….
USDA Unveils New Actions to Boost Fair Markets and Lower Food Prices
…competitive markets for American farmers and ranchers, and lower food prices for American families. USDA published an interim report that assesses competitive conditions in the meat retail industry. The report…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
DepositPhotos image The California Dairy Sustainability Summit will host a new, farmer-focused event on March 25, 2025, at the Visalia Convention Center. The one-day Farm Focus conference will help California…
NFU Leaders Work to Advance Sustainable Food Systems and Global Cooperation
DepositPhotos image National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew joined leaders from G7 farmers’ organizations in Sicily to stress the critical role farmers play in creating sustainable food systems. The…
Integrating AI in Pest Management
AI Farmer Assistant Picking Fresh Strawberry Fruit. DepositPhotos image A recent blog post from the CalPoly Strawberry Center highlights the innovative use of artificial general intelligence (AGI) in strawberry production,…
Innovations Discussed at Innovations Discussed at World Dairy Expo
Automatic cow milking facility at cattle dairy farm. DepositPhotos image At the World Dairy Expo, dairy farmers and industry representatives gathered to discuss innovations in dairy, with a focus on…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Today’s key topics: HPAI in California Dairy Herds and Iowa Pig Farmer in Favor of California’s Prop 12 On today’s…