The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released a report analyzing data collected in a nationwide tax survey of America’s cattle producers. With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set …
American Agriculture History Minute: Boone Teaches Farming Methods
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In the early 1820s, after the Louisiana purchase of 1803, the U.S. government decided to conduct agricultural experiments in what is …
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we have an update to a story we’ve been following out of the Midwest, as Pure Prairie …
CAAA: Advocating for Agricultural Pilots Amid Increasing Challenges
The California Agricultural Aircraft Association (CAAA) serves as a critical advocate for agricultural pilots and operators throughout the state. The association works to protect the interests of those in agricultural …
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found in Stanislaus County
An adult glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) was detected in Stanislaus County, prompting a rapid response from local agricultural authorities. The discovery has led to an emergency program and biocontrol measures to …
California Unveils New Tools to Track Wildfire Resilience Progress
The Governor’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force, along with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), launched several new tools this month to track the state’s …
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
At this year’s CAPCA Conference, Cassandra Rieser, Technical Services Manager for Southern California and Arizona with UPL, introduced two promising products for growers: Shenzi and Basix. These products aim to …
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
Organic and transitioning farmers and ranchers can now apply for the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)’s Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program for the 2025 season. This program offers a unique opportunity …
American Agriculture History Minute: Better Cattle Feed Developed
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. A central Iowa cattle feeder in the mid-1920s believed he could produce better cattle by paying closer attention to what they …
American Agriculture History Minute: Colorado Dust Bowl
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Greeley became Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement, and they soon discovered there that irrigation was going to be the key to …
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-15-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we report from the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) annual meeting, held this year at …
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
California almond growers have a new tool to fight disease this season. Axios 20SC, a newly registered fungicide, promises both effective control and environmental sustainability. According to Katie Driver, Technical …
California Groundwater Levels Show Improvement, but Challenges Remain
As California enters a new water year, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its Fall Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions update. The update highlights improvements made under the Sustainable Groundwater Management …
Animal Disease Traceability Rule Coming in November
The U.S. cattle industry will have a new level of disease protection next month when USDA’s enhanced Animal Disease Traceability rule takes effect. Rapid response to an animal disease outbreak …