…that have been announced and just a few examples include Michigan State University, which is using it to increase competitive competitiveness and sustainability of the US blueberry industry by developing…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
It’s a fundraising effort for future ag leaders. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tractor Supply Company kicked off the second annual FFA Future Leaders Scholarship fundraising drive….
AgNet Weekly: NCBA on New Speaker Mike Johnson
…of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, who said though Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana has not served on the Agriculture Committee, he has a strong voting record when it comes to…
Almond Update: Automation is the Next Step in Irrigation Efficiency
…a panel discussion with four different companies that work in the irrigation space. “We’re going to cover things like how to choose a system. Should it be wireless? Should it…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 2
…agriculture. https://feed.podbean.com/AgNetWeekly/feed.xml Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…they have a stronger level of commitment to this positive work environment? The resiliency of our food supply chains. How we need to address ag labor challenges and instability, how…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 1
…also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. https://feed.podbean.com/AgNetWeekly/feed.xml Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
There’s a new crop insurance program, for a different kind of agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is announcing a new crop insurance program designed…
SPECIAL EPISODE AgNet Weekly: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Interview on Potential Shutdown
…and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. https://feed.podbean.com/AgNetWeekly/feed.xml Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…with long-standing and direct involvement in the industry. They demonstrate lasting impact and commitment to the almond industry.” Last year’s winner was Brian Ezell from the Wonderful Company. Other winners…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a series of Almond Industry Gatherings to help foster engagement among industry members. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
…African Horse Sickness; updating ports designated for the importation of horses section; adding requirements for health certifications; requiring that horses transiting Central America or the West Indies comply with the…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs where more than 84% of Americans live, work, and play. Communities…
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
Advancing technology within the processing side of the industry is helping to improve grower efficiency. Vice President of Operations for Custom Almonds and Sequoia Nut Company, Bikram Hundal said they…