USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices report reflects changes in prices received from the previous month for commodities in general, and in both crop and livestock sectors. Rod Bain has the details….
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…the Farm Service Agency. MASC does not apply to row crops or livestock, focusing solely on specialty crops marketed for commercial sale. The USDA says the effort supports farmers while…
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Screwworm Control
Screwworm Larvae The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement to manage the spread of the New World screwworm, a dangerous livestock pest that threatens both animal health and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…between the U.S. and Mexico, including a water pact violation leading to crop and livestock losses in southern Texas and Mexico’s refusal to allow U.S. aircraft to release sterile insects…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…treatment plant malfunctions, leading to pollution. The New World screw worm, a significant threat to livestock, is spreading despite US-funded efforts. Mexico is restricting US flights to control the worm,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
…of Fish and Wildlife has compensated ranchers $3.1 million and is considering non-lethal deterrents. The discussion also touched on the broader implications for other livestock and the financial burden on…
Japanese Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Lab-Grown Chicken
…commercial viability. It could have particular relevance in markets exploring alternatives to conventional livestock production. Japanese Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Lab-Grown Chicken Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Impact of Tariffs Between the U.S. and China Ag Markets
The White House, Public domain / Wikimedia Commons image Chief Economist Seth Meyers discusses the impact of tariffs between the U.S. and China on grain and livestock markets. He explains…
April Updates in Cattle on Feed Findings
By GCP Grey / Wikimedia Commons image What did USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report reveal regarding year-over year cattle inventories, placements, and marketings? Rod Bain tells us. USDA livestock…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…in December, as well as generally favorable returns for livestock producers. But, recent extended periods of lower commodity prices, particularly for cash grains and tree nuts, are evidence of increasing…
NASDA Policy Priorities Set for 2025
…applied research,” McKinney explained. “Companies in seed, livestock, and equipment are doing well. But we need more investment in basic science—like the kind that led to hybrid seed corn decades…
American Agriculture History Minute: Fertilizer Invented
…manure from their livestock helped crops become more productive. Wood Ash was a popular fertilizer early on. Modern fertilizer, a blend of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash came into existence in…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…livestock and pets, with 99 confirmed livestock kills in 2024. California’s gray wolf population is growing, with five of seven packs meeting breeding criteria. The conversation highlighted the challenges of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Settle Appalachian Mountains
…land to clear. It was not an easy road. Early settlers actually used a lot of that land for hunting and gathering food for their family and livestock before thinking…