I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1906, Elias Ammons was president of the Colorado Cattle and Horse Growers Association, later served as governor of Colorado. George …
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we have a discussion on the damage from wildfires but looking at another area that we may …
Expansion of MedFly Quarantine Boundary in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties
Effective October 17, 2024, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded the Mediterranean Fruit Fly (MedFly) quarantine boundary to include additional areas in Alameda and Santa Clara …
Protect The Harvest Dissolves, Advocacy Continues with Western Justice
On Friday, October 11, Protect The Harvest’s board of directors announced the dissolution of the organization. Founded in 2011 by entrepreneur and livestock producer Forrest Lucas, the group focused on …
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to buy up to $25 million in fresh citrus from domestic producers to support food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the …
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
San Diego County is home to more than 5,000 small farms, but fewer than 2% are owned or operated by Black, Indigenous, or people of color, according to the 2022 …
New Oat Germplasm Lines Developed to Combat Crown Rust
A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has released two new oat germplasm lines, CDL-111 and CDL-167, to strengthen defenses against crown rust, the most damaging fungal …
Chef Competition in Vietnam Highlights Taste and Quality of U.S. Pork
Chefs from across Vietnam recently competed in Porkstars, a cooking competition now in its third year, designed to promote creative uses of U.S. pork. The live streamed event is a …
American Agriculture History Minute: First National Western Stock Show
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The National Western Stock Show in Denver began in 1906. The horse show now among the largest in the world, more …
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 10-18-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, we recap the top stories and interviews from the week, including more from CAPCA. Listen to previous …
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
The Vineyard Team has unveiled the program lineup for the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo, scheduled for November 11-13 in Atascadero, California. The event promises a comprehensive educational experience, offering attendees …
Agricultural Impacts Associated with Hot Dry Weather
Above normal high temperatures and below normal precipitation in recent weeks has produced mixed harvest of agricultural impacts across the nation. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) is now accepting applications for the 2025 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. This scholarship is designed for students pursuing careers in the beef industry. Ten …
Research Reveals Long-Term Decline in Wild Bee Populations
In South Michigan, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist and her collaborators have used historical bee collections and advanced technology to uncover key ecological trends in pollinators. The findings could …