The next generation of ag leaders are playing an important role in shaping the future of farming. California is one of the most vital agricultural regions in the world, and …
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 10-10-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show Sid Pal, assistant professor of geospatial science at Purdue University, explains digital soil maps utilizing technologies like …
USDA Unveils New Actions to Boost Fair Markets and Lower Food Prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced more steps to deliver on the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to promote fair and competitive markets …
International Development Through USDA Programs
Two programs offered by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service provide resources for global development focus areas such as nutrition, education, and self-sufficiency. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has opened the application period for its 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program. This year, NACD has partnered with Scotts Miracle-Gro to …
Finding Out What Farm Bill Programs Continue Operation
Most of USDA’s Farm Bill programs continue operation to year’s end if new legislation is not passed, however, some expired on September 30th. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
American Agriculture History Minute: Development of Agriculture in Kansas
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Early agriculture in what is now the state of Kansas was not easy. The government sent a young frontiersman to help. …
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-09-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show Rebeckah Freeman Adcock, Vice President of U. S. Government Relations for the International Fresh Produce Association joins …
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has now confirmed two human cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in dairy workers. The cases were detected in individuals who had direct …
2025 Almond Leadership Program Applications Open
The Almond Board of California has announced that applications for the 2025 Almond Leadership Program are now open. This initiative, which has been running since 2009, is designed to cultivate …
Federal Funding Boosts Dairy Innovation at Fresno State
Congressman Jim Costa, a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced a new grant of $690,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for California State University, Fresno. This funding …
Vilsack on Animal Disease Traceability Rule
The Agriculture Secretary recently talked about a soon-to-be enacted enhanced animal disease traceability rule including aspects of privacy and keeping export markets open. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Aid for Distressed Farm Loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional $250 million in financial assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers. This funding is aimed at helping farmers and ranchers struggling with …
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Allis-Chalmers
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Edward P. Alice was an entrepreneur who, in 1860, bought a bankrupt firm at a sheriff’s auction, the Reliance Works of …