Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers port problems beginning to translate into concerning cash flow issues, a web-based cost…
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
…year in 2014. “These record-breaking trade numbers demonstrate that U.S. agriculture is incredibly resilient as it continues to provide high-quality, cost-competitive farm and food products to customers around the globe…
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
…already enrolled for 2022 coverage. At 15 cents per hundredweight at the $9.50 level of coverage, DMC is a very cost-effective risk management tool for dairy producers.” So far, enrollment…
Automated Weeder Technology Advancing at Right Time, Given Labor Availability
Advancements made with automated weeding technology have become even more important as labor costs continue to climb. Compounding the issue for producers is the overall amount of available labor. Vegetable…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
…support cost-effective means of monitoring and reporting environmental benefits, as well as the marketing of the resulting commodities. Project applications are currently being accepted for fiscal year 2022. “America’s farmers,…
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
…Josette Lewis explained that pollination services can be upwards of 15 percent of the annual cost of production. Maintaining good communication with beekeepers and providing hospitable environments will help growers…
Port of Oakland Plan Aims to Quicken Ag Exports
…that the government will be paying part of the bill. “USDA is going to pay 60 percent of the cost of the start-up of this particular effort,” Vilsack said. “The…
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
…can also be more cost effective than chemical and mechanical mitigation efforts. Crum said that disking and herbicide applications to address the morning glory were costing upwards of $200/acre. In…
Winegrape Growers Struggling With Vineyard Development Costs
…posts. Aguirre explained that the material costs are adding to an already challenging situation. “Now in 2022, with well-known supply chain disruptions and higher labor costs, costs of vineyard development…
Meat Prices Inquiry by House Oversight Subcommittee
…statement, he said over the past year, the cost of these products has risen for American families, while profits for all four companies have soared. “While some companies may claim…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…new revisions. EPA has indicated that the latest proposed revisions should benefit minor crop producers as well as pesticide registrants. With lower registration costs, EPA believes that more products will…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-24-22
…as a resource for the English and Spanish ag workforce, and winegrape prices aren’t keeping up with the rise in the cost of production. Tune in to the show for…
Winegrape Prices Not Keeping Pace with Rising Costs of Production
…over the past decade have been eye opening. Water, labor, and input costs have continually increased while growers struggle with relatively stagnate prices. Citing a specific example from the Lodi…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-21-22
…working with the Biden administration on WOTUS and get an update on where farm labor reform sits in Congress. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…