…months, which was augmented by expectations for receipt of disaster payments authorized by Congress, combined with strength in the U.S. livestock sector, contributed to producers’ improved appraisal of conditions on…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference
…bushels, but still took 2.5 to 3 acres of corn. But producers were using two-bottom plows, peg-tooth harrows, and a two-row planter. Also, in 1890, it took 40 to 50…
EPA to Revise Waters of the U.S. Rule
…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
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Brooke Rollins, USDA Secretary of Agriculture, expressed optimism about the Trump administration’s efforts to expand market access for producers during a recent speech at…
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…