The almond industry in California is grappling with a continued drop in acreage, marking the third consecutive year of decline. The study analyzing the decline in California almond acreage comes …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-26-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we’re joined by Brian Winnekins with an update on the Pure Prairie Poultry saga and a look …
Morocco Destination for Final USDA Ag Trade Mission of 2024
A delegation of U.S. agribusiness, trade organization, and state ag department representatives visit Morocco next month as part of the latest USDA-led agricultural trade mission. (Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural …
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
As the United States transitions to a new administration in January, California’s agricultural sector is preparing for significant shifts in trade policy. Ron Baumgarten, a trade expert and former official …
COP29 Wraps Up with Mixed Outcomes and Lingering Disputes
The Baku Climate Change Conference, or COP29, concluded early Sunday morning, November 24, after an intense session marked by both progress and unresolved tensions. Delegates worked into the early hours …
American Agriculture History Minute: Learning Soil Preservation by Crop Rotation
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Early settlers, unfortunately, tended to be careless with the use and care of their soil. This was the case across the …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, trade expert Ron Baumgarten joins us to discuss how the incoming administration’s trade policies could impact California …
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
Urban agriculture is playing a growing role in connecting city residents with the world of farming, according to Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) at the USDA. …
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
Steve Hanson, chair of the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and a farmer-rancher from Southwest Nebraska, shared insights on the current state of U.S. meat exports and their importance …
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Crop Progression
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The first settlers in Plymouth Colony planted mostly barley and peas with seeds they brought with them from England. But their …
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins as the next Secretary of Agriculture, drawing varied reactions from agricultural organizations eager to collaborate on key issues facing rural America. The National …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-22-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, California rancher Sherry Brennan discusses how targeted grazing can help reduce wildfire risks and restore fire-prone landscapes. …
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) reports that last week, Chris McGlothlin, the Association’s Director of Technical Services, addressed the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Annual Study Session. …
Western Precipitation Deluge from Atmospheric River
Several inches of varying forms of precipitation are expected over the next week as an atmospheric river establishes itself over the northern half of the Western U.S. Rod Bain has more. …