DepositPhotos image A potential strike at three dozen U.S. ports could upend supply chains and raise prices weeks before election day. Farm Policy News says the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-27-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we hear from an American Olympic breakdancer who’s now promoting a popular food. Tune in for these…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…offspring of rats that were given amounts of CBD have significantly decreased testicular sizes and function,” said Norman Birenbaum, Senior Public Health Advisor within the US Food and Drug Administration’s…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…session hosted by FoodTank, John Piotti, CEO of American Farmland Trust (AFT), presented a systems-based approach to agricultural climate solutions, focusing on regenerative practices, farmland preservation, and farmer support. According…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 09-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we hear from Patrick Westhoff, Director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University…
IFPA Policy Retreat Charts Course for Advocacy in 2025
…of focus including labor, nutrition, supply chain efficiency, and more. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Government’s Attempt to Restrict Expansion
…housed themselves in rough lean-to type structures or at most a one-room log cabin, and the main food supply at first came from hunting deer, turkeys, and other abundant small…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…forum co-hosted by Food Tank and the James Beard Foundation, CEO of Organic Valley, Jeff Frank discussed the benefits of organic farming. “At Organic Valley, we we’re the nation’s largest…
Strong Start for Mexican Avocado Season
By Blinovita/DepositPhotos image Mexico’s supply of avocados is looking good this season, despite a slow start. According to Fresh Plaza, the new season for Mexican avocados is well underway, though…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmers Move Across America
…and building a new farmstead wasn’t. Now, frontier life wasn’t new for those Americans, but it did present new challenges for farm families who faced bringing their food to market…
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
…programs in supporting U.S. agriculture, enhancing nutrition security and strengthening local and regional food systems for improved supply chain resilience. “U.S. agriculture offers really a diverse range of two-hundred specialty…
Looking Long Term at Markets
…years, Ehmke said supply issues will likely play a larger role in market direction compared to demand issues. “Just because we’re seeing some slowdown in major economies like China and…
Final Awards through Landmark Meat and Poultry Processing Investment
…the program, USDA has provided 74 awards totaling more than $325 million through MPPEP to expand processing capacity and strengthen the food supply chain. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
American Agriculture History Minute: When USDA Extension Service Began
…of the workforce engaged in farming. The Extension Service’s first big test came very soon after World War I when it helped the nation meet wartime needs, especially food. That’s…