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,…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
…feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer. Program Details: Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC): Provides income support tied to historical base acres when actual…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…implications for the agricultural sector, which heavily relies on immigrant labor. The discussion includes concerns about health clinics facing false social media rumors, the fear of profiling in everyday activities,…
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
…reached a tentative agreement on a six-year master labor contract covering ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. The announcement is seen as a significant step toward maintaining stability in…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…despite challenges from bird flu outbreaks. He also emphasized the importance of the H-2A visa program for seasonal agricultural labor, noting a 2% increase in certified positions for fiscal year…
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…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…This initiative helps growers plant habitats for pollinators, providing technical assistance, seeds, and materials at no cost to the growers. Gault explains the program’s aims, the ease of participation, and…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
…fiscal year 2024 may seem modest, it underscores how crucial seasonal workers remain to American agriculture. Despite rising costs and new regulations, most experts expect reliance on H-2A labor to…
Discussions on the Agricultural Labor Issue
DepositPhotos image A recent panel covered continuing issues regarding the agricultural labor work force, as well as possible solutions. Rod Bain reports. Discussions on the Agricultural Labor Issue Sponsored Content…
Potential Port Work Stoppage Threatens U.S. Agricultural Exports
…port automation for East and Gulf Coast ports. Their existing labor agreement is due to expire on January 15, raising the possibility of another strike or work stoppage that could…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-30-24
…Lorrie reflect on the shifting perceptions of biofuels, the challenges of building infrastructure for electric vehicles, and potential environmental costs associated with both. Personal stories and expert opinions highlight the…
American Agriculture History Minute-Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm Legislation
…June 1859. The original farm consisted of 648 acres and purchased for a total cost $5,380. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…2026. AutoFill is designed to reduce labor costs by up to 75% and increase harvest efficiency by automating labor-intensive tasks such as de-stacking and filling lugs. AutoFill improves efficiency when harvesting…
Plenty Ag is Closing its Compton, California Facility
…LinkedIn post it is undergoing a strategic shift to strawberries and also cited the rising cost of doing business in California, including climbing energy costs, made operating there challenging. Plenty…