…30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture…
Daniel Hartwig to Take Helm as President of the California Fresh Fruit Association
In an announcement that marks a significant transition for the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA), Wayde Kirschenman, Chairman of the CFFA Board of Directors, revealed that Daniel Hartwig has been…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…a call with reporters and described the kinds of projects that will be funded. “The awarded projects addressed key challenges of national, regional and multi state importance to the food…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-10-23
…features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…products. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin” Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-09-23
…in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Leadership Program Taking Applications
…in helping raise money for the California FFA Foundation. One aspect of the program that Bailey explained can often be overlooked is the job shadowing element. “This is meant to…
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
…will continue to grow in sales and volume for the foreseeable future. U.S. consumers have shifted away from margarine and reduced-fat dairy foods over the last decade as nutritional science…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…to those led by Tribes and supporting urban agriculture. As well as helping make RCPP improvements, the Inflation Reduction Act has significantly boosted voluntary conservation programs, enrolling more farmers and…
Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension
…or any vulnerable American in this farm bill or any legislation,” Scott said. His republican counterpart from Georgia, Austin Scott (R-GA), who also serves on the House Agriculture Committee, agrees…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-08-23
…and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…
Educators to Receive Immersive AFBF Convention Experience
Educators will get full farm bureau convention experience. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and Nationwide have teamed up to bring…
Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
California rice farmers are celebrating a robust harvest, thanks largely to water availability, according to Tim Johnson, President and CEO of the California Rice Commission. Johnson expressed his satisfaction, stating,…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…impact of over $5 billion in new funding made possible through the Investing in America agenda. Among these funds, $1.1 billion was specifically allocated to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program…