…could power batteries for 382 million electric vehicles. The lithium is extracted using geothermal production wells. The conversation also touched on the outdated 2018 Farm Bill and the impact of…
USDA Decides to Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments
…providers and small businesses to refocus their projects on expanding domestic energy production while removing diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) requirements and climate-related mandates from prior proposals. Participants will be required…
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…
US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth
…highlights a disconnect between growing consumer demand and production challenges in the United States. US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
…a positive, prosperous future.” The ABC board sets policy and recommends budgets in major areas, including marketing, production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and…
Appointments of FPAC Leadership, Bettencourt in NRCS Role
USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area now had leadership of its three agencies after recent appointments. Aubrey Bettencourt of California will serve as Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-26-25
…March 28-30 may delay production. Horse hay retail prices range from $18-$20 per bale, while dairy hay remains competitive. The milk market is soft, with interest rates high, affecting dairy…
California Walnut Board is Seeking Nominees
…District 1), as well as for an at-large production seat. The board currently has five grower members, four handler members, and one public member. California Walnut Board is Seeking Nominees…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…National Grocers Association National Milk Producers Federation National Oilseed Processors Association National Pork Producers Council National Restaurant Association North American Millers’ Association Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association Plant Based…
Forecasting 2025 U.S. Dairy Trends
Filling milk in to plastic bottles at the factory. DepositPhotos image How are milk production and price projections – by product and category – and other trends, reflected in USDA’s…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…Payments are based on acreage and not production. For acres reported as prevented plant, ECAP assistance will be calculated at 50%. For ECAP payment estimates, producers are encouraged to visit fsa.usda.gov/ecap to…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…aims to get milk to all kids by offering lactose free milk. The initiative aimed to address the nutritional needs of the 81% of students qualifying for free or reduced…
Australian Addition to Global Wheat Production and Supplies
USDA this month forecasts a significant wheat production increase for Australia but what does this mean for global wheat supply and demand estimates? Rod Bain has more. Australian Addition to…