…security programs to support rural producers while enhancing public health across the U.S. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
DepositPhotos image The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is inviting qualified U.S. food producers to participate in the North American Neighbors 2024 Virtual Trade Event (VTE) on December 3-4, 2024….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…Forestry Restoration Program (EFRP), aiming to ease debris removal and assist producers with orchards and groves. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
UC ANR Releases First Manual on Olive Oil Production
…the “Olive Production Manual for Oil” offers practical advice for improving olive fruit yield and oil quality. Facing competition from lower-priced European imports, California producers are focusing on quality. The…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
…the new crop year or January 1 for dairy producers,” said Kieffer. “But immediately, several important animal health programs will stop. USDA programs for new and beginning farmers and ranchers…
Dock Worker Strikes Threaten U.S. Meat Exports
DepositPhotos image Dock worker strikes across the East and Gulf Coasts threaten to disrupt the U.S. meat and livestock industries significantly, according to Erin Borror, Vice President for Economic Analysis…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-02-24
…agricultural sector, affecting crops, pecan orchards, and livestock, with catastrophic losses to farmers and foresters across the Southeast. He emphasizes the urgent need for federal disaster relief, noting that many…
Pistachio Production Short Course
…Expert speakers will provide hands-on insights, and attendees can participate in Q&A sessions and field demonstrations. The course aims to help producers maximize crop yield and quality in an ever-evolving…
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024, providing $58 million in marketing assistance to certified organic dairy producers. This…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-30-24
…into dairy herds. We’ll explore how this avian influenza strain is affecting cattle, what researchers are discovering, and what dairy producers need to know to protect their herds. We also…
Groups Respond to SAF Tax Credit Guidelines
DepositPhotos image Legislation introduced in the House and Senate would extend a new sustainable aviation fuel tax credit for biofuels for ten years and prevent foreign producers from accessing the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Best Remembered for Producing Louisiana’s First Granular Sugar
…River in Illinois. Etienne spent most of his life in Louisiana, and it was there that he’s best remembered for producing Louisiana’s first granulated sugar. His innovation encouraged producers there…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
DepositPhotos image Hemp is gaining traction as a versatile crop, particularly in livestock feed, following the legal framework established by the 2018 Farm Bill. However, there are concerns about the…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…policymakers, and academics have contributed to the revival of these methods. Regenerative farming includes techniques such as cover cropping, reduced tillage, and integrated livestock management. These practices increase organic matter…