The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has released a new educational resource called Food and Farm Facts, offering insights into where food in the U.S. is grown and who …
American Agriculture History Minute: Irrigation Developed in the Great American Desert
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Agriculture in what is now Colorado began taking shape in the early 1850s. Then Rocky Mountain News founder William N. Byers …
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 10-17-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we’ll find out how the Almond Board is helping PCAs get Continuing Education Credits for free with …
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
The Almond Board of California has introduced a new online platform called the Almond Learning Hub, offering continuing education opportunities and resources for almond growers and industry professionals. Announced at …
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
Scott Downey, a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University and director of the Center for Food and Agricultural Business, shared his sales expertise at the recent California Association of …
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released its 2023 Air Monitoring Report, confirming that no pesticide levels detected at monitored sites exceeded health-protective screening levels or regulatory targets. …
USDA Releases Interim Report on Meat Industry Practices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising. The report aims to assess how retail concentration and business practices affect …
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
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 …