I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Before 1720, most colonists in the mid-Atlantic region worked in small-scale farming operations and they paid for imported manufacturing goods by …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we have a preview of the AgGateway Annual Conference that will be starting November 11th in Austin. …
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
The U.S. wine industry is grappling with challenges stemming from international tariffs and complex distribution laws, both of which impact the market for domestic and imported wines. Ben Aneff, President …
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
The California Farm Bureau reports a significant decline in San Joaquin Valley land values, attributed primarily to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). SGMA restricts groundwater pumping, which has hit …
Two Developments on the Avian Influenza Front
Avian Influenza is in the news once again. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity in Early Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnicity made a difference in early American agriculture. German immigrants brought different practices and traditions to the New World than English, …
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
The Almond Board of California’s upcoming Almond Conference will bring vital information and practical guidance to growers facing challenging decisions around land use due to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 10-31-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Today’s guests include Ben Aneff, the president of the U. S. Wine Trade Alliance (USWTA) who discusses how tariffs can …
Pilot Project Points to “Food for Opportunity”
A USDA pilot program focuses on incorporation non-traditional commodities into its McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnic Groups Important Role in Early Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnic groups played an important part in early American agriculture. German immigrants brought different practices and traditions than English, Scottish, or …
California Dairies, Inc. Shuts Down Los Banos Facility
California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) announced the immediate closure of its Los Banos, California, manufacturing plant, impacting approximately 38 employees. “This was a difficult decision, one not made lightly,” said Brad …
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we’re joined by Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, to discuss the Securing American Agriculture Act, which among …
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
Farmers are increasingly contributing to the conservation of monarch butterflies through initiatives such as Farmers for Monarchs, helping to ensure the future of these iconic insects. Monarchs play a role …
Enrollment Opens for Rice Levee and Ag Corridors Program
The California Waterfowl Association (CWA) is accepting applications for its Rice Levee and Ag Corridors Program, which supports nesting habitats for birds like mallards, gadwalls, and pheasants. Funded by the …