…dogs, dolphins, seals and tigers. The case was identified following routine surveillance of farmed livestock on a premises in Yorkshire where highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) had been confirmed in…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
…industry forward, particularly in specialty crops, small livestock operations, and greenhouse production. Women’s Growing Role in Farming Nationwide According to the USDA, 1.2 million women are actively involved in farming…
American Agriculture History Minute Future Farmers of America Begins
The First National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students assembles for a National Livestock Judging Contest at the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show in Kansas City, Mo. Courtesy of National…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…raising livestock, and her career aspirations to become an agriculture teacher. Kimberly shared insights from the conference, which focused on industry tours and career exploration, emphasizing the importance of personal…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
DepositPhotos image The Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer rose to 152 in February, driven by improved current conditions and a strong livestock sector, with the farm capital investment index reaching…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…the best ways to reduce uncertainty in the livestock sector is to advance a strong farm bill that includes improved livestock disaster and insurance offerings. The farm bill is long…
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,…
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…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
…temporarily blocked Mexican livestock shipments in late November due to concerns over the screwworm. The World Organization for Animal Health reported that the latest case was found in a cow…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Motor Truck for Agriculture Hauling Introduced
…Machinery, livestock, and crops have always been needed to be moved around the farm or to market. Two-wheel carts suffice for early settlers. Soon four-wheeled wagons became the norm and…
U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered by Trump Administration
…health staff about the timely dissemination of crucial information, particularly as the outbreak continues to spread, with increasing cases reported among both humans and livestock. U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…livestock/poultry purchases are expected to see the largest increase relative to 2024. Farm sector equity is expected to increase by 4.3 percent ($156.8 billion) from 2024 to $3.83 trillion in…