…and proposes increasing the federal cost share for state meat and poultry inspection programs from 50% to 65%. It also aims to expand the Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program and establish…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…agriculture and the economy. Additionally, specialty crop growers are receiving support through the USDA’s Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program, addressing challenges like rising costs, labor shortages, and trade disruptions….
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…vegetables, herbs, and nursery plants. These costs include handling perishables, controlled transport, protective packaging, and higher labor demands. Applications for the program closed on January 10. Payments are handled through…
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
…Trump’s economic agenda, Ford warned that labor shortages and lost profits are a “real concern.” “What needs to be recognized is the necessity of having labor available,” Ford said. “Broad…
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 Friday, 04-25-25
…temporary agricultural workers, was also discussed. It involves complex processes, including labor certification and visa applications, to ensure a reliable workforce for growers. The Ag Net News Hour discussed the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Homestead Act of 1862
…the Homestead Act 1862. Even larger numbers purchased lands at very low cost as new railroads tried to create new markets. The railroads advertised heavily in Europe and brought over…
Japanese Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Lab-Grown Chicken
…larger cuts of meat. They also see potential applications in growing functional organs. While lab-grown meat still faces regulatory, cost, and consumer acceptance hurdles, this development brings it closer to…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…during the bloom season. The segment also touched on the broader impact of labor issues on farmers and the importance of agriculture in providing food and clothing. The discussion on…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
…than $20 billion in produce annually. She said California farmers are already struggling with drought, natural disasters, and high labor costs—and tariffs are only making things worse. Ma pointed to…
Naval Orange Worm Impact on Almonds
…about the energy cost to the tree of producing hard shells, which may impact tree growth and kernel production. The full discussion is available on the Almond Board of California’s…
CoBank: Trump’s Tariffs, Inflation, Trade Policy Compounding Economic Anxiety
DepositPhotos image A new report from CoBank says rapidly worsening expectations about everything from inflation to personal income to business conditions and labor supplies are elevating economic concerns. The question…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-15-25
…farm workers, aiming to stabilize the agricultural workforce and reduce the risk of mass deportations. The USDA’s Farm Labor Survey indicated that 42% of US farm workers are undocumented, many…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…from $60,000 to $44,000 per acre due to water shortages. High costs of inputs like fuel and labor, coupled with poor commodity prices and environmental regulations, are straining farmers. The…