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Net Farm Income Forecast Higher
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The latest Net Farm Income Forecast from USDA’s Economic Research Service predicts farm income to increase in 2025.
HPAI Vaccine Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is investing significant resources to fight Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, including $100 million to develop a vaccine.
Despite Money for HPAI Vaccines, Implementation Struggles Remain
California Ag Today
The USDA is putting serious muscle behind the fight against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, with a hefty $100 million earmarked for vaccine research and development.
Bird Flu Battle: The Vaccine Hurdle
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the USDA invests $100 million in vaccine development for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, the disease is easing off—at least for now. But implementing a vaccination program isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially with 375 million birds to consider.
USDA APHIS Takes on HPAI in Dairy Cattle
Southeast Regional Ag News
Bernt Nelson, American Farm Bureau, explains a new strategy to eradicate highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle.
H5N1 Losses Continue to Mount
California Ag Today
Over the last two and a half years, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson says more than 100 million birds have been affected. Over $18M has already been paid out to offset dairy losses.
Steady On-Feed, Higher Cash, and Elevated Beef
California Ag Today
What is going on with cattle supplies? Recent reports show steady on-feed numbers even as cash cattle prices move up. And when will consumers start pulling back?
Prop 12 Going Live With Stacked U.S. Pork Supply
California Ag Today
California’s Prop 12 goes into effect with the new year on January 1. It becomes California state law during a time of already great uncertainty in the pork market. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson talks about the current pork market conditions.
Turkey Prices Down
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Consumers might be paying less for a Thanksgiving turkey this year thanks to improved supplies.
Cattle Inventory Falls
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bernt Nelson, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, says the USDA Cattle Inventory Report showed a larger decline than analysts expected.
Liquidation to Continue in the Beef Market
Southeast Regional Ag News
AFBF Economist Bernt Nelson weighs in on current beef supply situation.
Low Cattle Numbers, High Packer Interest
Southeast Regional Ag News
AFBF Economist Bernt Nelson dives into the positive factors behind the U.S. cattle market.
Farm Economy Worries
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson says interest rate hikes may help tame inflation, but farmers won't feel it for some time.
Food Inflation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation outlines the extent of food inflation and why it's not really helping farmer's bottom line.
Ringing in the Holidays with Record Turkey & Egg Prices
Southeast Regional Ag News
Fall is here with Thanksgiving around the corner. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson says you’re going to notice higher prices for turkey and eggs.
Ag Education Online Opportunity
Farm of the Future
As those of us involved in the ag industry realize with the future global food demands ever increasing, there is a bright future for youth interested in pursuing a career in agriculture.
Attend April's Cattlemen's Boot Camp
Land & Livestock Report
Ranchers are continually examining ways to become more efficient and improving their bottom line.
Ag Education Online Opportunity
Farm of the Future
As those of us involved in the ag industry realize with the future global food demands ever increasing, there is a bright future for youth interested in pursuing a career in agriculture.
Fire Damage for Ag Producers
Farm of the Future
For most of us — once a disaster is no longer featured on the evening news or headlines in the newspaper, it fades from our mind. The Manager of Okanogan Conservation District Craig Nelson says that the decimation of Washington's Carlton Wild Fire is so big, most folks are still wrapping their brains around what happen and where to go from here.