…to bolster small and very small meat and poultry processors across the United States. The legislation seeks to enhance access to critical food safety information, facilitate interstate sales of inspector-approved…
Producer Commodity Prices Update for March
USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices report reflects changes in prices received from the previous month for commodities in general, and in both crop and livestock sectors. Rod Bain has the details….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) working to control Mediterranean fruit fly populations using the sterile insect technique, which involves releasing sterilized male flies to disrupt reproduction. This method has…
Solar Credits Costing Non-Solar Panel Owners
…Assembly Bill 942 is a major step in the wrong direction, according to the Western Tree Net Association (WTNA), California’s farmers and food processors made multi-million-dollar investments by entering into…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…ensuring a stable food supply. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…Nick and Lorrie also shared an email from listener on a recent show topic where they talked about the impact of artificial food dyes on children’s behavior. The listener shared…
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise Again in 2025
…agricultural commodity prices and high input costs. While much of the industry-wide distress predates his second stint in the White House, President Donald Trump has quickly nudged more farmers closer…
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
…cool animal feed prices. Inbound shipments, mainly from Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, are poised to climb to more than 30 million tons during the period from April to the end…
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
…yellow potatoes, with prices anticipated to be similar to last year. Florida is also starting its new crop potatoes. California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…Lorrie covered the citrus and cherry markets, noting a strong demand for navels and lemons, with prices expected to rise. Rain in California could impact cherry yields, potentially leading to…
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
…half of America’s farm labor force. Meanwhile, with commodity prices falling and many farmers struggling to turn a profit, Trump’s tariffs are adding new pressures. Ford said she is especially…
American Agriculture History Minute: Exports Boom Early Agriculture
…by the international demand for wheat. A massive population explosion in Europe drove wheat prices up. By 1770, a bushel of wheat cost twice as much as it did in…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…children. The Food and Drug Administration’s announcement to eliminate artificial dyes from US food by 2027, including red number three, was discussed. The FDA’s contradictory findings on the dye’s safety…
Dairy Industry to Remove Artificial Colors from School Lunch Products
A school tray showing a reimbursable school breakfast for grades Kindergarten through 12. Also shows MyPlate food groups applied to school breakfast. Find Team Nutrition resources for school breakfast. U.S….