…across the federal government – educating members of Congress, participating in agency rulemakings, and fighting for cattle producers in federal court – to secure a WOTUS definition that protects both…
Genetic Resources in Finding Desired Grape Traits
Researchers like those at USDA facilities are using both germplasm and data to help grape producers crossbreed potential varieties with desired traits at a faster rate. Rod Bain reports. Genetic…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…on farmers. Water allocation is at 35%, with concerns about land sinking and alkalinization affecting farming in California. Lorrie has an interview with the National Milk Producers Federation, who reported…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…market. Now through April 1, 2025, eligible Hass Avocado producers and importers can submit nominations—either for themselves or others—at HassAvocadoBoard.com/nominations for one of six (6) open seats on the Board….
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…for producers who receive the survey, as the Census of Horticultural Specialties is part of the broader Census of Agriculture program, which is required by law. For more details or…
Rollins Expresses Optimism About Administration’s Efforts to Expand Market Access for Producers
…Optimism About Administration’s Efforts to Expand Market Access for Producers USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visits Commodity Classic on March 2, 2025 in Denver Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…country-of-origin labeling for beef. I urge you to reinstate COOL to make markets fairer and more competitive for American cattle producers and consumers. “There are many livestock producers who are…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
DepositPhotos image National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer testified before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry during the State of the Livestock Industry hearing,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
…facing the livestock industry, highlighted by recent hearings of the House Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. The episode features opening comments from California Representative Jim Costa,…
Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
…2025,” says Ernie Goss of Creighton University. “Although grain prices have seen a recent uptick, it’s not enough to drive profitability.” While grain farmers struggle, livestock producers are faring better,…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…USDA’s Five-Pronged Approach to Address Avian Flu Invest in Gold-Standard Biosecurity Measures for all U.S. Poultry Producers USDA will expand its highly successful Wildlife Biosecurity Assessments to producers across the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Minnesota the Early Flour Capital of the U.S.
…and the early forerunners of Pillsbury and General Mills. All three remain major producers of flour today. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll…
USDA to Lead March Trade Mission to Guatemala
…Foreign Agricultural Service. “This trade mission will help connect U.S. producers with key buyers in Central America, fostering economic growth on both sides.” As the largest and most populous economy…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-28-25
…$75 million USDA initiative for wildfire mitigation in California and Oregon. This includes the creation of fuel breaks and the potential role of livestock grazing in reducing wildfire risks. The…