…billion, and premium subsidies for crop insurance. The bill aims to support small businesses and farmers, with potential changes in the Senate. Nick and Lorrie then talk about the impact…
Concerns Voiced on Proposed Expansion of Futures Trading Hours
…market efficiency, leading to pricing inconsistencies that affect farmers, processors, and distributors. While proponents argue that 24/7 trading could provide greater accessibility and flexibility, the potential downsides raise questions about…
Farming in California vs the United States
…farmers and nobody cares more about healthy soil and clean abundance of water than a good farmer but so many folks who are focused on our environment or other issues…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…600,000 tons of surplus forage has entered the local market, driving prices down and creating a placement crisis for farmers and dairies. Why It Matters Alfalfa is being replaced in…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…crops and conservation, working hand-in-hand with farmers. And instead, what they’re doing up there is they’re driving the farmers out. And, it’s leaving us in a situation where, one, it’s…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-23-25
…their efforts to support rural mental health. In this segment, Nick and Lorrie discuss the high suicide rate among farmers, comparing it to veterans, and emphasized the importance of mental…
Kennedy Pledges Support for U.S. Farmers
President Trump Participates in a MAHA Commission Event with Robert Kennedy, Jr., and others In Washington Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought to reassure farmers…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
…a critical issue for the agricultural workforce. As chair of the Business Roundtable’s immigration committee, she has worked to promote policies that support farmers and agricultural businesses, ensuring access to…
Tree Nut Industry Preparing for an Important Event
…those involved in the tree nut sector. As California farmers navigate ongoing environmental and economic challenges, innovative programs and industry events play a crucial role in shaping the future of…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
DepositPhotos image Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, recently visited Nebraska to discuss the Trump administration’s “Farmers First” policies, which aim to support small-scale farmers. She emphasized…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…optimism among farmers due to recent trade agreements, particularly with China. They note a poll showing 75% of farmers feeling more positive. The conversation shifts to the impact of severe…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
…market conditions. Farmers and distributors are monitoring supply closely to ensure that the availability of green bell peppers remains reliable for consumers. The agricultural industry benefits greatly from favorable weather…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Brooke Rollins, the USDA Secretary of Agriculture, recently visited Nebraska to highlight the Trump administration’s “Farmers First” policies, which aim to better support small…
Positive Tariff Update for California
…news for California farmers on avocados, almonds, pistachios. Avocados from Mexico, which supply 91% of the US consumed are exempt from Mexican avocados from tariffs under the USMCA. The volume…