…socially disadvantaged organic growers on soil fertility and irrigation, and establishing a science-based interactive website for nutrient management in organic crops. CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to…
Crop / Commodity Drought Coverage to End 2024
What improvements in drought coverage for U.S. crop and commodity production areas were noted in the final U.S. Drought Monitor to cover 2024? Rod Bain reports. Crop / Commodity Drought…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…meat and poultry processing facilities, local food hubs, and organic processing operations. These efforts are also addressing longstanding issues of consolidation in agriculture. Moffitt highlighted how smaller operations often struggle…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-08-25
…joined by TJ Bingham, a technical agronomist for Koch Agronomic Services, who discusses targeting organic phosphorus in the soil, enhancing plant availability. Lorrie also talks with Robert Shaffer, co-chair of the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…expand. My Land also supports organic farming practices, having secured certifications for their service. Sabrina talks with Nicole Gault of the Almond Alliance who discusses their Pollinator Alliance grant program….
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
…covered crops. These payments are intended to offset part of the economic loss producers are facing, given the recent drop in crop prices and continuing high production costs. Analysis by…
American Agriculture History Minute: Pushing Across the Appalachians
…itself as one of the nation’s leading states in crop production. Ohio farmers also raised livestock, not only for food in those early years, but for use in the textile…
Cattle Industry Leader Highlighted Priorities for 2025
…the lack of workers in agriculture, especially in fields like production, processing, and transportation. Eisele believes the current H-2A guestworker program could be improved to help fill these needs. “We…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-31-24
…the importance of the Pacific Northwest and California for hybrid seed production due to their dry climates and cross-pollination controls. Sabrina wraps up the show with an excerpt from the…
Red Meat Exports Beat Expectations for 2024
…So, in that regard, we underestimated what would happen this year in a good way.” Despite concerns about drought and herd reductions, there is renewed interest in expanding beef production….
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Established as a Leader in Crop Production
…in crop production. Ohio farmers also raised livestock, not only for food in those early years, but for use in the textile industry. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m…
Almond Update: Global Marketing Efforts Highlighted at Almond Conference
…incredible partner and makes production seamless, often completing shoots in just two takes,” Fleishmann said. In India, Bollywood celebrities Anya Panday and Rishabh Pant are helping to promote almonds through…
U. S. Fresh Pear Production at the Lowest Level since 1967-68
…to reach their lowest level in decades. U. S. Fresh Pear Production at the Lowest Level since 1967-68 Total U .S. pear production is expected to drop 20 percent to…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…report, said that rising production costs might force policymakers to reconsider spending on commodities, conservation, and nutrition programs. He warned that higher costs could push lawmakers to reduce budgets, affecting…