Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the increasing popularity of low …
U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered by Trump Administration
The U.S. response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak has faced significant disruption in the early weeks of the Trump administration, raising concerns among federal officials, state agencies, veterinarians, and …
Commodity Classic Coming Up in March
The Commodity Classic, an event for farmers to gain insights and network, is approaching in Denver, Colorado, from March 2-4. Co-chair Robert Schaffer emphasizes the importance of educational sessions to …
CDFA/CAPCA Offering a Grant Program to Fund Pest Control Advisers in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA), is offering a grant program to fund pest control advisers in …
American Agriculture History Minute: Advancement of Soybeans
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Soybeans were not widely cultivated in the U.S. until the early 1930s, but by 1942, the U.S. became the world’s largest …
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
Effective nutrient management is essential for permanent crops, especially as trees and vines emerge from dormancy and begin their growing cycle. Dylan Rogers, a sales account manager for AgroLiquid in …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the recent firings within the …
U.S. Cotton Acreage Expected to Decline in 2025, NCC Survey Finds
U.S. cotton growers plan to plant 9.6 million acres in 2025, a 14.5% decrease from the previous year, according to the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) annual planting intentions survey. The …
California Wine Grape Crush for 2024
The Preliminary California Wine Grape Crush Report for 2024, recently issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS), was 2,843,646 tons, a decrease of 22.8% …
National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
The National Farmers Union supports the American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune and Cory Booker, which mandates country of origin labeling for beef in the U.S. This …
CDFA Hosting International Buyers for Business Meetings
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with other organizations, is hosting international buyers for business meetings and a product showcase to promote California’s agricultural exports. Sponsored …
American Agriculture History Minute: First Grain Powered Grain Elevator Developed
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Joseph Dart is part of American agriculture history. Though born in Connecticut, he soon moved to Buffalo, New York and it …
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) have granted a Section 18 emergency exemption for the use of Kasumin 2L, a bactericide containing …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-17-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour from AgNet West, Lorrie Boyer discusses the USDA’s recent amendments to the federal …