Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show organic products face price pressure with supply and demand. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Addressing Farm Labor Challenges Through Technology
…so we’re trying to figure out like, how can we get farm owners, farm managers, farm workers, and then everybody who has to do with the farm supply chain, to…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
…investment includes tackling major diseases like Bird Flu and African Swine Fever (ASF), which pose serious threats to both animal health and the food supply. Out of the total, $12.7…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
…cattle are isolated and treated at their farms, while healthy cows are cleared to continue milking. According to Western United Dairies, California’s supply of milk and dairy foods is safe…
Trade Caucus Update
…for trade policies that benefit all those along the food and agricultural supply chains. Co-Chair Nebraska Republican Representative Adrian Smith highlights work of the Caucus. “We have been promoting the…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
…supply and demand. Key producers like China, the U.S., Chile, and the European Union (EU), which contribute to most of the world’s walnuts, are seeing slower growth. While China’s production…
COVID Shipping Problems Remain
…during that time remain, especially when it comes to agricultural shipping. Supply chain issues have persisted since COVID, and Tiffany Comprés, a partner at Pierson Ferdinand law firm with experience…
The SAF Coalition Welcomes Amazon as a New Member
…looking forward to the insights the company will bring. The SAF Coalition has grown to more than 50 organizations across the SAF value chain since its launch earlier this year….
Panel Warns House Agriculture Committee of ‘Perfect Storm’ for Farm Economy
A House Agriculture Committee panel, including farmers, a lender, an input supplier, and an Extension economist, highlighted severe challenges facing the agricultural supply chain. Panel members pointed to falling crop…
Investment of $27 Million to Support Optimization of California Ports
…enhancing supply chain resilience. This funding follows an MOU signed last year, creating the California Port Data Partnership to improve data sharing among ports. The partnership and the funding are…
Further Investment in Meat and Poultry Processing Capacities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making further investments to strengthen the food supply chain, increase meat and poultry processing capacities, and create better markets for producers. These investments,…
Almond Update: Crop Forecast Comes Down as Shipments Set a Record
…million and 480 million pounds, which is a healthy supply. Demand for almonds continues to be strong with a record-setting 10 consecutive months of more than 212 million pounds shipped….
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
…it will provide $10 billion for projects to improve water and wildfire resilience, protect biodiversity, and support sustainable farming. Significant funds are allocated for improving groundwater quality and supply, particularly…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
…whose livelihoods depend on it. They work tirelessly to ensure consumers have the safest, most abundant, most affordable food and fiber supply in the world. Agriculture isn’t like any other…