…fluctuating commodity prices on farmers. Doug Yoder, a crop insurance agency manager, highlighted the increased interest in eco-enhanced coverage options and the American Relief Act’s economic assistance program, which offers…
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs
…crop year. These USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs provide crucial income support to eligible farmers facing significant drops in crop prices or revenue. “ARC and PLC offer excellent risk…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration have released an update on a regulatory alignment study…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…to manage funding. The program aims to support crop growers facing low prices, high input costs, and natural disasters. Additionally, the American Relief Act includes up to $20 billion for…
Progress Report on HPAI Prevention and Mitigation Strategy
The Agriculture Secretary recently provided the first progress report associated with USDA’s five-prong strategy to combat both High Path Avian Flu outbreaks in poultry flocks and higher egg prices. Rod…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
…Bill 1264, which aims to ban ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2032. These foods are linked to 32 health conditions, including obesity and ADHD. The bill faces challenges in…
Americans See Meat as Essential to a Healthy Diet
…expand their definition of value to include price, quality, relevance, convenience, and experience, they continue incorporating meat into 90% of home-cooked meals,” says Rick Stein, vice president of fresh foods…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…role of the Food and Drug Administration in ensuring food safety. In the last segment, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer discussed the growing gray wolf population in California, which has…
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
…both food bank funding and individual food assistance programs will worsen food insecurity nationwide. SNAP provides nine meals for every meal offered by food banks, making it a major part…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
…food safety. Serving on the Board provides an opportunity to help shape the future of the almond industry and to help guide ABC in its mission to promote California almonds to…
FDA Plans to Extend the Compliance Date for the Food Traceability Rule
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to extend the compliance date for the food traceability rule by 30 months to allow for better coordination across the supply chain,…
Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade Missions
Development markets for U.S. farm and food goods are among the targeted destinations for USDA-led agricultural trade missions in 2025. Rod Bain has more. Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-26-25
…March 28-30 may delay production. Horse hay retail prices range from $18-$20 per bale, while dairy hay remains competitive. The milk market is soft, with interest rates high, affecting dairy…
Senate Bill 353 Introduced to Extend Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit
…to local food banks. The bill aims to strengthen the partnership between farmers, food banks, and families, ensuring continued access to healthy food. Senate Bill 353 Introduced to Extend Farm…