…a seven-month-long decline, the index was down almost 10 points from the same time last year. The biggest rise was in the Vegetable Oil Price Index, which averaged 130.6 points…
U.S. Trade Gap Hits $68 Billion
…Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. U.S. Trade Gap Hits $68 Billion Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show: there’s only a week left to apply for the California Ag Leadership Program…
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
…HPAI remains low. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Hits the Average & Pistachio Industry Challenges
…average prices have been trending in the opposite direction. California prune growers anticipate new production opportunities as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest cultivars have the potential…
Legislative Efforts to Provide Legal Immunity for Pesticide Manufacturers
Various legislative efforts are underway to provide legal immunity to pesticide manufacturers. Supported by major agribusinesses, a bill proposed in Iowa aims to shield manufacturers from lawsuits related to insufficient…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 04-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show covers legislative efforts to provide legal immunity for pesticide manufacturers and opportunities for U.S….
Investments in Renewable Energy and Fertilizer Production
…America Program (REAP) projects, promoting wind, solar, and clean energy sources. This investment aligns with the President’s Justice40 Initiative, prioritizing benefits for marginalized communities. Additionally, the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program…
USDA Seeks Nominees for Mushroom Council
…producer members and one importer member. More information is available on the Mushroom Council webpage on the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) website. The Agricultural Marketing Service policy is that the…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $22 million in partnerships to enhance conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and promote conservation practices on grazing lands. The…
Almond Update: Taking Advantage of Incentive Opportunities
…growers may need to adapt and tailor certain approaches to fit specific program requirements, it can ultimately pay significant dividends. Programs offered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service can be…
New Technology Key to Increasing Ag Productivity
…output growth and estimated TFP growth can be affected by random events like adverse weather. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. New Technology Key to Increasing…
Details of the Bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024
…the commission would examine incentives to facilitate these transfers, review the effectiveness of existing assistance programs, and investigate barriers faced by underserved farmers. The Farm Transition Act aims to support…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…sure if it’s adjacent to your ranch that you’re being proactive with your fungicide program. Q: Lindee, where can folks get more information on all of this? A: Growers could…
