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…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…vaccinations on organic dairy and poultry and the importance of transparency in food production. The segment concluded with a call for reducing regulations to allow common sense in farming practices….
National Farmers Union Launches Farmers Capital Fund
…ag-tech, automation, conservation, efficiency improvements, and value-added food production. Investment decisions will be guided by three key principles: economic sustainability, productivity, and profitability. A particular emphasis will be placed on…
Dairy Farmers Benefiting from Lower Feed Grain Costs
DepositPhotos image Chris Galen, Senior Vice President of member services and Strategic Initiatives at the National Milk Producers Federation, reports that dairy farmers are benefiting from lower feed grain costs,…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
DepositPhotos image More than 300 agricultural, food, and environmental organizations have urged federal leaders to rely on sound science when evaluating products essential to farming and food production. The coalition…
Drought Coverage Picture for Crops and Commodities
…Midwest. “Coverage for corn production areas in the United States stands at 60%, but most of that is lower end drought. There is still an opportunity for recovery before the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…shelf life, and yield. The new hybrid breeding system is expected to accelerate breeding and reduce production costs, benefiting farmers and the entire value chain. The conversation also touched on…
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…
Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs
…who rely on agricultural trade. The tariffs on China and Canada, they argue, will hinder farmers’ ability to sell their products, drive up production costs, and place an added financial…
American Agriculture History Minute: Michigan Becomes a Top Agricultural Producing State in Many Commodities
…nation for tart cherry production and fourth for sweet cherries. They rank sixth in the nation for the production of milk and first in the production of dry black beans,…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…2022 Census of Agriculture, providing valuable insights into horticultural crop production, product value, growing space, and production expenses. This information helps shape industry policies and support programs. Participation is mandatory…