Congressman Adam Gray, the newly elected U.S. Representative for California’s 13th Congressional District, is bringing his lifelong connection to agriculture and pragmatic approach to Washington, D.C. In an interview on …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the ongoing Southern California wildfires, highlighting …
Exporters Watching Trump Trade Discussions
Will a second administration of President Donald Trump bring progress on trade negotiations with key global partners? U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror says …
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December
Farmer sentiment moved lower in December as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped nine points to 136. The decline was driven by producers’ weaker perspective on current conditions …
Using 3D Technology to Help Farmers with Weed Suppression
Through a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) partners are using 3D imagery to map cover crops and weeds with precision, helping farmers make informed decisions on how to control …
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (CDFA/FREP) has allocated $1.15 million to five new projects aimed at enhancing nutrient and irrigation management for California’s …
Crop / Commodity Drought Coverage to End 2024
What improvements in drought coverage for U.S. crop and commodity production areas were noted in the final U.S. Drought Monitor to cover 2024? Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
American Agriculture History Minute: Largest Barns in the U. S.
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. As with many subjects, the largest of any item is always up for debate. The largest barn in the U. S. …
Caution Urged After First Human Death from H5N1
A Louisiana resident died on Monday from bird flu (H5N1), marking the nation’s first confirmed human fatality linked to the virus. According to health officials, the individual had been in …
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to bolster the nation’s food supply chain in response to vulnerabilities revealed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jenny Lester Moffitt, Undersecretary for …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-09-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss President Biden’s recent designation of …
Farmers Expected to Face Tighter Profit Margins in 2025
In 2025, farmers are expected to face tighter profit margins due to high input costs despite a decrease in some commodity prices. However, one input cost that won’t decrease is …
American Agriculture History Minute: Hay Press Invented
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The baling of hay began with the invention of the first hay press in about 1850. Hay was baled then for …
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Conference Wraps Up with Plans for 2025
The 2024 Almond Conference, held in December in downtown Sacramento, brought in more than 3,600 attendees to the three-day event at the Convention Center. Among them, nearly 900 were growers …