A proposed northern California anti-ag measure could have an effect nationwide. The measure in Sonoma County would eliminate animal agriculture in that county. “It would outlaw all animal agriculture in …
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
Working to strengthen the future of ag. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agriculture Future of America and the National FFA Organization made their partnership official. The groups …
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
A recent report shows that California’s almond acreage experienced a substantial drop for the second consecutive year. In a decisive move to avert a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly …
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
A recent ruling by a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel on November 24 has issued a disappointing decision for the U.S. dairy industry. The ruling allows Canada to maintain restrictions …
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 11-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how the weather in 2023 took a significant toll on table grapes and USDA …
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
What to do instead of tossing those holiday leftovers that were “leftover” too long. Consider composting practices and the gift that keeps on giving. That’s coming up on This Land …
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a project that seeks to address food safety barriers for organic specialty crops …
Four Out of Five Americans Plan to Have A Thanksgiving Meal
Last month’s Consumer Food Insights Report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability reveals that nearly four out of five Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with a …
Is that Pop-Up Turkey Doneness Device Totally Trustworthy?
Many frozen turkeys come with a handy pop-up device to tell you when that turkey is done. How reliable and how safe is that device? Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, …
Groups Express Concern About Disaster Relief Changes
The National Corn Growers and 16 state-affiliated associations joined more than 140 allied national, regional, and state commodity organizations opposing changes to USDA disaster relief. The groups sent a letter …
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information on an upcoming USDA trade mission with a special focus on specialty …
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
Despite ongoing industry challenges, Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott said there is reason to be thankful. One particular element has been the resiliency among industry …
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
Results are out for the American Farm Bureau Federation‘s annual survey for Thanksgiving meal costs, so what might consumers on average pay at the grocery stores this year? Rod Bain …
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
Pilot projects through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide valuable support to producers. Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for the California Walnut …