…the importance of biosecurity for small and backyard flocks, and the broader implications for public health and the agricultural industry. They also touch on the rising egg prices caused by…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…for full-time foreign workers. Galen noted the potential impact of mass deportations on dairy farms and meatpacking plants. Looking ahead to 2025, he predicted stable milk prices and production growth,…
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (CDFA/FREP) has allocated $1.15 million to five new projects aimed at enhancing nutrient and irrigation management for California’s…
Farmers Expected to Face Tighter Profit Margins in 2025
DepositPhotos image In 2025, farmers are expected to face tighter profit margins due to high input costs despite a decrease in some commodity prices. However, one input cost that won’t…
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
…covered crops. These payments are intended to offset part of the economic loss producers are facing, given the recent drop in crop prices and continuing high production costs. Analysis by…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
…cost of hiring, which already includes higher petition fees and, in some states, rising minimum wages. Many farm operators find these additional expenses difficult to absorb, particularly when commodity prices…
Fertilizer Prices Mixed
Stack of fertiliser bags in storage DepositPhotos image As 2024 concludes, fertilizer prices are mixed, with Potash, UAN, and UAN costing more, while DAP, Urea, and MAP remain less expensive….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-03-25
…to the agricultural sector and the ripple effects on other industries and consumer prices. Lorrie talks with Tom Harrington, President of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, about the impact of wolf…
Higher Retail Egg Price Forecasts for 2025
DepositPhotos image Will egg prices decline in 2025? Gary Crawford looks into it. Higher Retail Egg Price Forecasts for 2025 Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and…
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
…it’s not just that we’ve been setting record values on cattle prices and everything else—it’s the land values that have gone up.” As lawmakers debate the future of the 2017…
NCGA Expressed Disappointment Over Year-Round E15 Access in Year-End Legislation
DepositPhotos image The National Corn Growers Association expressed disappointment over the lack of year-round E15 access in year-end legislation, which they believed would help farmers facing low crop prices. NCBA…
Farm Bureau Pleads for Farmer Aid as Funding Bill Falters Following Musk Tweet
…AFBF, many farmers have faced serious hardship. Weather disasters have left entire communities in ruins. High inflation and interest rates have driven up the costs of seeds, fertilizer, feed, and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-12-24
…ranchers. She also talks to Tony Headrick from CHS Hedging, who explores how geopolitical events influence agriculture, particularly energy and fertilizer sectors, and their implications for U.S. farmers. The discussion…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-10-24
…focusing on strawberries, blueberries, citrus, avocados, and fresh apples. Discussion reveals how weather conditions and other factors have impacted production and prices. Dr. Maganã also provides insights into the vegetable…