…Milk Producers Federation. They discuss the current lame duck session in Congress, focusing on temporary funding measures and delays in the new farm bill. The conversation explores the potential impacts…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-10-24
…worm in Mexico and its potential threat to the U.S. livestock industry. Laurie shares insights on the nature of the screw worm, the dangers it poses to livestock and pets,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Women’s Movement in Agriculture
…the armies. Women kept up their usual washing, cooking, and sowing, as well as tending to livestock and crops. And now, over 150 years later, women lead many agricultural associations….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-09-24
…emphasizes the collaborative effort needed among producers and government agencies to control the outbreak and prevent potential pandemic scenarios. Lorrie talks with Isaiah Kisica from the University of California Davis…
Farm Labor Survey Released
…livestock worker wages were $18.12 nationally, up 3.2% from the 2023 release. However, no one realistically pays the national wage. So regionally, there was an average of about four and…
USDA Forecasts Decline in Farm Income for 2024, Specialty Crops a Bright Spot
…initial projection of 80 cents per pound to just 66 cents, a substantial decrease that could impact producers heavily. Courtesy of Economic Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Other row…
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
…it’s important for producers to share information for contact tracing and epidemiologic analysis. “Those actions are really critical and they’re really critical to dampen this down, to stop livestock loss,…
Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes in U.S. Senate
…tax relief for cattle producers who received payments due to wildfires. Previously, these payments counted as taxable income, meaning producers who already suffered from disasters were hurt again by having…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…more about USDA’s response to HPAI in dairy cattle, visit www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/livestock. Source: USDA/APHIS Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Offering Relief to Farmers and Ranchers
…agricultural groups say it places an unnecessary burden on small businesses. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the court’s decision, calling it a significant victory for producers. “The Corporate…
Diverse Drivers of Farm Income
Image by ilixe48/DepositPhotos USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says the diverse mix of crops and livestock, along with commodity prices, plays a critical role in shaping farm income. “ Farm…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). “Agricultural producers are on the front lines of climate change, and we want to hear from the public how we can improve our conservation practice standards…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…Thune, could help shape balanced policies that mitigate the risks for agricultural producers. The administration is likely to pursue aggressive strategies to open new markets for American products while protecting…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
…he explained, help educate their communities about the value of agriculture and the work required to produce food. “These producers can serve as a sounding board, helping city residents understand…