…priorities set by the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, including expanding the fruit and vegetable snack program to all states, establishing a specialty crop research initiative, increasing state-level grants for…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…from 2024 to $515.0 billion in 2025 in nominal dollars. Total crop receipts are forecast to decrease by $5.6 billion (2.3 percent) from 2024 levels to $239.6 billion following lower…
Verdant Robotics Showcases Precision Sprayer at World Ag Expo
…year. The system, designed for high-density specialty crops, is lightweight to prevent soil compaction and operates at speeds of up to 10 acres per hour. Sibley emphasized the rapid return…
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
…career for young people and ensure a stable agricultural economy in rural communities. Duvall stressed that crop insurance remains the “cornerstone of the Farm Bill,” providing farmers with a necessary…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
…for producers for 2025 include rising input costs and decreasing prices for crops and livestock. U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025 U.S. Farmers’ Retain Optimistic Outlook for 2025…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Early Corn Production Leader
…Farmers in southern Ohio also had the climate to raise tobacco, a highly sought-after crop believed to have many medicinal qualities. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-10-25
…in Tulare, California, discussing its vast exhibit space, international exhibitors, and the focus on new agricultural technologies, specialty crops, and dairy advancements. They also highlight the significance of the Women…
NASS Conducting a Survey for Specialty Horticulture Crop Producers
DepositPhotos image The USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a survey for specialty horticulture crop producers. The survey aims to gather detailed information about the sector. The data…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-07-25
…loans, and the necessity of crop insurance. The episode also highlights the lack of representation for fruit and vegetable specialty crops in the hearing and delves into the critical importance…
Upcoming Deadline for USDA’s Latest Census of Agriculture Subset Survey
DepositPhotos image Producers of specialty horticulture products have until February 14th to reply to USDA’s latest Census of Agriculture subset survey focused on their sector. Rod Bain reports. Upcoming Deadline…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
In a recent interview, Dylan Rogers, a sales account manager for AgroLiquid in California, shared insights on fertilizer budgeting and long-term crop management. As fertilizer costs continue to rise, he…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…with a yearly average spot future price of $4.40/bu. expected. “An increase in corn supply for the new crop year is expected as smaller beginning stocks are offset by larger…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-05-25
…latest on crop needs from Valent U.S.A.. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Newhouse has Prioritized Working on Specialty Crops
Representative Dan Newhouse Representative Dan Newhouse of Washington, a member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee, has prioritized working on specialty crops. Newhouse has Prioritized Working on Specialty Crops Sponsored Content…