Courtesy of Purdue University/CME Group Farmer sentiment moved lower in December as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped nine points to 136. The decline was driven by producers’…
Caution Urged After First Human Death from H5N1
…is urging poultry growers, both large-scale producers and small farm operators, to heighten their biosecurity measures and report any unusual bird deaths or symptoms immediately. While experts emphasize that cases…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…system is resilient and fair for both producers and consumers. USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Jenny Lester Moffitt Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs “Those disruptions, they just…
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…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
…supported, questions remain about how testing protocols will be implemented and their impact on producers. Lucas Sjostrom, a member of the government affairs team at Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, believes…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
…fluctuate. Still, the slight increase in H-2A positions demonstrates that many agricultural producers see the program as vital for filling seasonal labor gaps. Although the uptick in H-2A use for…
Voices of the Valley: The Connection Between Farming, Food, and Wellness
…Sims. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world….
Knowledge Gaps in Livestock Market Contracting
DepositPhotos image There are some areas of knowledge gaps for producers regarding livestock marketing contracts, both those that can benefit and those that can be burdensome. Rod Bain reports. Knowledge…
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
…Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) discussed this issue during a recent Farm Foundation panel. According to Bacus, nearly two-thirds of surveyed cattle producers could feel the effects of a lowered exemption….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-31-24
…populations in California and its impact on livestock producers. They compare this situation with similar challenges faced in Colorado. The California Farm Bureau has recently updated its policies on wolf…
NCBA Comments on CTA Injunction Reinstatement
…the mandate. In addition, NCBA is encouraging Congress to pass legislation that would permanently protect cattle producers from these requirements. Producers are advised to stay informed about future rulings or…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-30-24
…of the California Farm Bureau. They discuss developing a plan to help small agricultural producers and dairy operators cope with the zoonotic disease standard and the requirements for protecting employees from…
Red Meat Exports Beat Expectations for 2024
…This shift comes from questions Halstrom is hearing from producers and industry observers. “In past times when we’ve had droughts, and we have the down cycle, the question we always…
Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated: NCBA Urges Cattle Producers to Prepare
DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is alerting cattle producers that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements have been reinstated. This follows a recent decision by the…