Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a study examining the rippling economic impacts of restricting pesticides, an industry event…
Almond Update: Irrigation Technology Workshop Series Begins November 3
…the ABC event page. ABC Field Outreach and Education Specialist, Michael Roots said the series will be held in multiple areas of California to offer a variety of growers an…
‘Bad Precedent’ in Allowing Bumblebee Species to be Considered Fish
…it going to lead to further pesticide restrictions? Just how far-reaching is that impact going to be?” said Isom. “But more importantly, now you’ve opened the door. What other insects…
$80 Million to Improve Nutrition in School Meals
…school districts participating in the National School Lunch Program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. $80 Million to Improve Nutrition in School Meals Sabrina Halvorson National…
Almond Update: One-Stop Shop for Incentive Program Information at TAC
…and the Farm Service Agency will all be on-hand in the same location. Representatives from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and…
NCC Announces 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
…page at www.cotton.org. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. NCC Announces 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster,…
MSOB: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
…explained that the Environmental Protection Agency has a more streamlined process for review of biologicals that is faster and less expensive than a traditional pesticide. While that helps bring products…
Turkeys May Cost More This Thanksgiving
…was $5.88 per pound in November 2015, during the 2015 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak. Inflation is adding to the price hikes. All retail food prices were 11.4% higher…
Developing Leadership in Agriculture from Diverse Backgrounds
…the program and carried them with her into the FFA upon entering high school. “Growing up, I did join 4-H in the local program that I had in my town,…
VofV: Linking Small Farmers and Scientists on the International Stage
…to read and learn something.” The key to taking those learnings from the page to the real world at Fontagro, she says, is to work as a manager to effectively…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…Participation in Federal Risk Management Programs” report found that between 2015 and 2020, insurance coverage remained relatively popular. States that account for the most policies are top producers of fruits…
Inspiring Students to Appreciate Agricultural Production
…have an impact on students for four years in high school,” Dr. Rodriguez said. “Most other teachers, especially in bigger schools, are going to see them for one year. For…
Ensuring Future Success Through Supporting Ag Education
…of the different programs and the different non-profits available out there in California,” said Hultquist. “We’ve been involved with the California FFA Foundation for many, many years. In fact, I…
Using A Passion for Agriculture to Educate the Next Generation
…been exposed to agriculture from an early age. She has been involved in 4H and FFA throughout her life and has allowed these experiences to shape her perspective of the…
