The House Agriculture Committee met this week for a hearing to examine the consequences of Environmental Protection Agency’s actions on American agriculture. In his opening statement, Committee chair Glenn “G.T.” …
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, agricultural groups have helped to bring a bond measure to the November ballot, …
Florida Agricultural Education Teacher to Fly with the Blue Angels
The Blue Angels Air Show will be featured in Pensacola, Florida this week. They’re welcoming a special guest to fly with them: Austin Courson, an agricultural education teacher, FFA advisor, and incoming …
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reflecting on the coordinated response to the fruit fly invasion with hopes to lift quarantines soon. In …
Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
There was strong debate at the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, as the full committee marked up the bill for fiscal year 2025 funding for the Departments of Labor, Health …
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-11-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, insurance options for specialty and organic growers are expanded, and the PAGA reforms in …
Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers starting in 2025. The Risk Management Agency (RMA) will offer new coverage options, including …
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
Biologicals represent a significant amount of potential for farmers moving forward. Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Josette Lewis highlighted some of ABC’s …
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
Fire ant infestations pose a significant threat to people, pets and in production agriculture’s productivity and crop quality. From the damage they do to infrastructure including equipment, groves and pastures, …
U.S. Food Imports Rising
The U.S. is importing more foreign food and farm products. Gary Crawford has more coming up on This Land of Ours. Listen to Gary Crawford’s program here. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
Summer temperatures are here, bringing triple digits to several areas of California, drying up brush and grasses. Fires are anticipated to be quite common in the next few months as …
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 07-10-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, an industry group is encouraging the continuation of direct oversight of Mexican avocado …
Almond Matters: Ant Management Approaches with Harvest Around the Corner
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., ant management will be a major priority with harvest on the horizon. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd …
Upcoming Webinar on Communicating with Farmers Under Stress
A webinar to help with farmers under stress. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Penn State University Extension Service is holding a webinar titled “Communicating With Farmers …