…Service Agency (FSA), ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices. “Producers are facing higher costs and market uncertainty, and the Trump…
National Farmers Union Launches Farmers Capital Fund
…aligns with NFU’s broader mission to build a fair and resilient food system that benefits both producers and rural communities. The fund will target a range of agricultural sectors, including…
Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act
…devastating for American dairy producers. “If EATS or anything similar is enacted, it will have dire consequences for dairy farmers across the country,” said Deborah Mills, former chair of the…
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,…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
…U.S. farms was the primary driver behind the stronger sentiment among producers, as the Current Conditions Index reading of 137 was 28 points above January’s reading. There was relatively little…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference
…bushels, but still took 2.5 to 3 acres of corn. But producers were using two-bottom plows, peg-tooth harrows, and a two-row planter. Also, in 1890, it took 40 to 50…
EPA to Revise Waters of the U.S. Rule
…across the federal government – educating members of Congress, participating in agency rulemakings, and fighting for cattle producers in federal court – to secure a WOTUS definition that protects both…
Genetic Resources in Finding Desired Grape Traits
Researchers like those at USDA facilities are using both germplasm and data to help grape producers crossbreed potential varieties with desired traits at a faster rate. Rod Bain reports. Genetic…
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…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…market. Now through April 1, 2025, eligible Hass Avocado producers and importers can submit nominations—either for themselves or others—at HassAvocadoBoard.com/nominations for one of six (6) open seats on the Board….
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…for producers who receive the survey, as the Census of Horticultural Specialties is part of the broader Census of Agriculture program, which is required by law. For more details or…
Rollins Expresses Optimism About Administration’s Efforts to Expand Market Access for Producers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Brooke Rollins, USDA Secretary of Agriculture, expressed optimism about the Trump administration’s efforts to expand market access for producers during a recent speech at…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…country-of-origin labeling for beef. I urge you to reinstate COOL to make markets fairer and more competitive for American cattle producers and consumers. “There are many livestock producers who are…
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,…