…in the farming and processing industry, emphasized the importance of cold winter temperatures, known as chill hours, for tree dormancy and crop production. “Last year, we saw the lack of…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-21-25
…targeting ultra processed foods and food dyes. The conversation highlights how this order will affect school meals, aiming to promote healthier eating habits among students. They explore the prevalence of…
Blueberry Supply and Demand Fluctuations
AgNet Media image Despite fluctuations in supply and demand, consumers are willing to pay a premium for blueberries, even during high-cost periods. This was evident at the end of 2023,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-17-25
…outgoing Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. They share personal anecdotes about working with Secretary Vilsack and compare his tenure to that of former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. The conversation highlights Vilsack’s…
USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
…Justice (DOJ). These efforts have led to high-profile actions, such as consent decrees with major poultry integrators to address anticompetitive practices. “This Administration’s landmark competition efforts ensure that more of…
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
…about 30 percent of beef exports, particularly high-value chilled beef, move through the East and Gulf Coasts,” said Halstrom. “Any disruption in the supply chain would have been a major…
American Agriculture History Minute: Largest Barns in the U. S.
…U. S. said to be the Cooper Barn in Colby, Kansas, measuring 114 feet long, 48 feet high. The largest round barn, many agree, is the Stark Barn, near Red…
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…
Export Sales Begin 2025 on a Lower Note
…the five-year average. He explains that perceptions of high demand may have overstated the current situation, saying that overall, the nation is “still doing fine” in corn and soybean sales….
China Approves More GM Crops to Boost Food Security
DepositPhotos image China approved five gene-edited crop varieties and 12 types of genetically modified soybeans, corn, and cotton. Reuters says the expanded approvals are intended to boost high-yielding crops, reduce…
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…
Trump Threatens to Reassert U.S. Control Over Panama Canal
…the Panama Canal, claiming that Panama charges unfairly high rates for using the passage. During a speech to supporters in Arizona, Trump also warned against the Canal “falling into the…
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
…operations are considered “asset-rich but cash-poor.” High land values are a significant factor. “Whether it’s pasture land or farmland, demand for development is always a constant pressure,” Bacus explained. “So,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-31-24
…Lorrie talks with John Sandbakken, executive director of the National Sunflower Association, who discusses the successful 2023 sunflower harvest, noting minimal delays and high yields despite reduced acreage. He highlights…