In one of his final calls with agriculture reporters, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized its third major rule under the Packers and…
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the withdrawal of the proposed rule, Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, originally issued on June 28,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…the USDA under President Biden’s directive. The USDA has reinforced the Packers and Stockyards Act to ensure a competitive market for farmers, ranchers, and producers. Efforts include increased enforcement, collaboration…
U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
A skilled veterinarian taking a PCR swab on a turkey to check for Avian Flu DepositPhotos image The USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile to make it…
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
…a report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) showing significant year-over-year growth in red meat exports as of November. The industry’s continued expansion underscores the importance of reliable port…
Using 3D Technology to Help Farmers with Weed Suppression
Through a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) partners are using 3D imagery to map cover crops and weeds with precision, helping farmers make informed decisions on how to control…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…sustainable food system while enhancing national food security. For more information, visit USDA.gov/markets. USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Farmers Expected to Face Tighter Profit Margins in 2025
…decrease is labor and USDA predicts a mixed outlook for input prices in the coming year. Farmers Expected to Face Tighter Profit Margins in 2025 Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-08-25
…Programs at the USDA. They discuss USDA’s initiatives to build a stronger and more resilient food system, including programs supported by the American Rescue Plan. Moffitt elaborates on investments in…
Pacific NW Above-Average Mountain Snowpack Accumulations
DepositPhotos image USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the Pacific Northwest’s above-average mountain snowpack accumulations, noting a pattern consistent with La Niña conditions despite the absence of an official La Niña….
Risk Analysis on the Importation of Fresh Pineapples from Indonesia
DepositPhotos image The USDA has completed a risk analysis on the importation of fresh pineapples from Indonesia, assessing potential pests. The analysis concludes that with proper phytosanitary measures, the risk…
NASS Conducting Survey of Cattle Operations in California
DepositPhotos image The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a survey of approximately 1,500 cattle operations in California to provide current measures of U.S. cattle inventories. It will…
December Drought Areas
Courtesy of National Centers for Environmental Information/NOAA Drought continues to be an issue around the nation. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states where notable extreme and – or exceptional…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has rolled out a new H5N1 Monitoring Program aimed at eradicating the virus from U.S. dairy herds. While the effort is broadly…