…more information, visit www.fema.gov That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
…UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, explained that while much research has focused on the effects of smoke on humans, plants are also vulnerable. “Our study suggests that trees are…
American Agriculture History Minute: Tractor Supply Company Starts as a Mail-Order Company
…mail order supplier of tractor parts. The first retail store founded in 1939. We know it today as Tractor Supply Company, and in January of 1959, Tractor Supply Company became…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks with Sabrina Halvorson about the USDA’s efforts to assist farmers, ranchers, and communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Listen to the radio story:…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…Nickerson, Commodity and Supply Chain Services Director for Western Growers; and Cory Lunde, VP of External Affairs for Western Growers. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is…
USDA Unveils New Actions to Boost Fair Markets and Lower Food Prices
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced more steps to deliver on the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to promote fair and…
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
…stressed that the overall risk to the general public remains low, as transmission of avian flu from birds or cows to humans is uncommon. The CDPH is continuing to monitor…
Assembly Bill CA AB1042 Signed into Law
DepositPhotos image Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1042 into law, requiring seeds treated with pesticides to be labeled with their chemical components before being sold in California. This…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…details about the summit will be released soon at www.cadairysummit.com. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Beginning of the Grain Elevator
…long until ports along the Mississippi would compete with Buffalo and send goods to New Orleans. But until that time, merchant and engineer named Joseph Dart credited with developing a…
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Set for January 2025
…Zhuang, UCCE Viticulture Advisor, and experts from USDA and UC Davis. Registration opens at 7:00 AM, with sessions running through the morning. Continuing education credits are available for participants. Online…
California Table Grape Growers Offer Scholarships for 2025
…at a community college before transferring to a four-year university. The Field Worker Scholarship awards $25,000 to students who plan to attend a four-year university directly. To qualify, applicants must…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…at risk. Diagnosing potential CBD-related issues in these smaller animals is complex, making it challenging for veterinarians to identify toxicity. This uncertainty complicates the decision for pet owners who are…
Almond Listening Tour: An Opportunity for Growers to Engage with the Industry
…Taylor Hillman, Senior Specialist of Industry Communications at the Almond Board of California, the 2023 tour received positive feedback. “We received amazing feedback,” Hillman said. “It was an introduction for…