Farmers are increasingly contributing to the conservation of monarch butterflies through initiatives such as Farmers for Monarchs, helping to ensure the future of these iconic insects. Monarchs play a role …
Enrollment Opens for Rice Levee and Ag Corridors Program
The California Waterfowl Association (CWA) is accepting applications for its Rice Levee and Ag Corridors Program, which supports nesting habitats for birds like mallards, gadwalls, and pheasants. Funded by the …
New Biochar Facility to Repurpose Almond Shells for Sustainability
Treehouse California Almonds has announced a partnership with biochar producer Sitos Group to launch a $9 million biochar manufacturing facility in Delano, California. This 25,000-square-foot facility will be the first …
Trouble Brewing for the Winter Wheat Crop
There’s trouble brewing for the winter wheat crop. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling Fire Ants in Almond …
American Agriculture History Minute: First 4-H Clover Pin Given to Students
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Jessie Shambaugh is part of American Agriculture History. A farm wife, Shambaugh was very active in her community and very focused …
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we learn about Farmers for Monarchs and its goal to help the monarch butterfly population. We also …
La Nina Winter and Southern Ag Concerns
What could crops in the Southern tier of the U.S. face if a forecasted La Nina climate pattern develops this winter. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …
Several Factors Keeping Food Price Inflation Under Control
Several factors are at work, keeping food price inflation under control. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling …
Time Running Out for Farm Bill Passage
There’s not much time left to get a farm bill crafted and passed. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling …
Urban Ag Acreage Reporting Adjustments
The Farm Service Agency recently adjusted reporting requirements for crop acreage to take vertical farming and other urban ag and innovative production practices into account. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored …
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Changed Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Railroads dramatically changed agriculture and rural America as the country continued to grow. The concept of a rail highway was first …
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
Sipcam Agro USA is promoting its product, Annuity, as an effective alternative to traditional compost for permanent crop growers. In a recent interview, Douglas Phelps, Director of Specialized Solutions at …
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-28-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we learn about the regenerative, permanent tree crop, pongamia, and its uses. We also talk with best selling …
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
Yolo County recently hosted the latest installation of the FIRA (Forum for International Agricultural Robotics) event, which attracted over 1,000 attendees on its first day. This year’s event, now in …