…modest growth in 2024, beef production is expected to decline by about 600 million pounds to 26.3 billion in 2025, ultimately reducing net beef supply per person by 0.8 pounds.”…
Almond Update: Orchard Challenges Highlight Need for Balance in Supply and Demand
…balanced market is crucial for both farmers and processors. Low grower returns can lead to cost-cutting measures, reducing quality and making it harder to market the crop effectively. As Penney…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…credibility and confidence, which could facilitate market opportunities for U.S. farmers growing biofuel feedstocks. In addition to reducing GHG emissions and increasing carbon sequestration, CSA practices can also generate additional…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
…to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a primary concern. She argues that reducing SNAP could hurt both food-insecure families and farmers who depend on stable demand for their…
American Agriculture History Minute: Hay Press Invented
…press in about 1850. Hay was baled then for easier handling, reducing space for storage and for shipment. The first bales weighed around 300 pounds because the original machines were…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-27-24
…and high fevers. The disease is highly contagious, especially in high-stress situations like weaning and transport. Prevention strategies include reducing stress, proper nutrition, and vaccination. Antibiotics are used for treatment,…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…sweeping pass, it reduces passes by up to 50%, resulting in less dust, cleaner windrows, reduced equipment usage, and lower labor demands. The hydraulically powered fan and damper are easily…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-23-24
…vertical farming in remote areas, enhancing food security and reducing dependence on imports. He specifically talks about a new partnership with a vertical farming company and how they will grow…
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
…be healthier, avoid healthcare visits and missed workdays this season, and make surveillance for bird flu easier. Reducing the incidence of seasonal flu also reduces risk of co-infection with other…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-12-24
…the Public Lands Council, discussing legislative priorities and congressional hearings on grazing and ranching measures. They delve into specific bills aimed at reducing wildfire risks and increasing operational flexibility for…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…the industry’s success in reducing carryout. “We sold 300 million more pounds last year than we produced—that’s super helpful,” she explained. Market growth figures are also encouraging, with U.S. consumption…
NCBA Pushes Back Against Dietary Guidelines
Shutterstock image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is pushing back against advice from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that recommends reducing red meat consumption. According to the NCBA, this…
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
…he said. However, Fumasi also pointed to potential benefits. He suggested that Trump’s focus on reducing regulatory burdens and increasing U.S. energy production could help control inflation and lower production…
EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San Joaquin Valley
…supports California’s efforts to comply with the Clean Air Act’s requirements for reducing fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution, specifically targeting the 1997 PM2.5 national standards. The EPA also approved a…