…prices in the coming weeks. Mexico is experiencing a shortage of all avocado sizes, with quality issues like checkerboarding. Columbia will supply the East Coast until May, but only meet…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
…For more information and for a listing of emergency livestock animal shelters, contact the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and/or visit the CDFA Facebook page. I’m Lori Boyer…
USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
…food systems and increase access to healthy foods,” said Louis Aspey, Acting Chief of NRCS. “We’re also excited for this opportunity to add experienced Urban Agriculture Conservation Extension Educators to…
Rebuilding Cattle Inventories Remains Ongoing Question
…a lot of parts of the rest of the country as well,” Anderson said. “Drought really holds back our ability to expand even when prices say there’s an opportunity.” Anderson…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
…to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a primary concern. She argues that reducing SNAP could hurt both food-insecure families and farmers who depend on stable demand for their…
Walnut Alliance of California Formed
California walnut growers have formed the Walnut Alliance of California to improve their marketing environment and profitability. Historically, walnut prices have been unsustainably low, and the alliance aims to address…
USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
…the food dollar stays with the farmers,” said Andy Green, Senior Advisor for Fair and Competitive Markets. He highlighted the administration’s broader achievements, including investments in processing capacity and measures…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-13-25
…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…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…sustainable food system while enhancing national food security. For more information, visit USDA.gov/markets. USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
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…
China Approves More GM Crops to Boost Food Security
…cultivating non-GM varieties for food consumption. Many Chinese consumers remain concerned about the safety of GM food crops. A ministry document says the safety certificates for the newly approved varieties…
U.S. Ag Trade Considerations in 2025
DepositPhotos image What might be some of the questions regarding U.S. farm and food trade in the New Year, based in part on some of the developments of 2024? Rod…