…degree, Watkins returned to the family farm, balancing agricultural life with a unique career in marketing and education. She frequently appears on Sacramento-area TV stations, showcasing recipes that incorporate almonds…
Bee Hero: Revolutionizing Pollination Through Technology
Bee Hero, a startup founded in 2017 and operating in Israel and California, is using technology to transform agricultural pollination. The company provides precision pollination services, working with both beekeepers…
Signup for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Continues
…for both Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) and Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) by December 20, 2024. ACEP protects the agricultural viability and related conservation values of eligible land by limiting non-agricultural uses which negatively affect…
Hunger Crisis in America: Feeding America CEO Urges Action
…contributions of America’s agricultural community, she urged continued unity and action. “When we are united, we can really make a big impact on hunger.” Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Sabrina Halvorson Honored as 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year
Sabrina Halvorson NAFB Farm Broadcaster of the Year Sabrina Halvorson, a distinguished voice in agricultural journalism, has been named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association…
USDA to Gather 2024 Crop Data from California Producers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) will soon start collecting information for its 2024 Agricultural Survey. Beginning in late November, over 2,000 producers across…
California Congressman Joins Hurricane Damage Tour in Southeast
DepositPhotos image Representative Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers on a tour of agricultural damage in Florida and Georgia caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The visit,…
Vilsack Spotlights Ag in Climate Mitigation at COP29
By President.az, CC BY 4.0/Wikimedia image The Agriculture Secretary discussed various U.S. agricultural focused efforts in climate mitigation and economic development during Tuesday’s highlight day on ag at the United…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-19-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Today we have interviews from National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s Trade Talk. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
USDA Breaks Ground on Advanced Agricultural Research Facility at UC Davis
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has begun construction on a state-of-the-art Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) at the University of California, Davis. This 59,000-square-foot facility will unite four…
Plant Odors Offer Hope for Sustainable Agriculture
…attract beneficial insects. Such insights could reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, benefiting both productivity and environmental health. The study also highlights potential agricultural applications, such as using companion plants like…
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
…The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) will manage about $1 million of the grant to explore automated solutions, such as potting machines and weed-spraying robots,…
American Agriculture History Minute: How Crops Migrated West
…in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Farmers arriving from many different regions of the U .S. brought their special agricultural ideas with them. Those producers who had settled in New…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-15-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. We continue reporting from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters annual convention in Kansas City, MO. Today we start off…