…So, in that regard, we underestimated what would happen this year in a good way.” Despite concerns about drought and herd reductions, there is renewed interest in expanding beef production….
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Established as a Leader in Crop Production
…in crop production. Ohio farmers also raised livestock, not only for food in those early years, but for use in the textile industry. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…use. Space: S54 │ ecorobotix.com Autofill by Oxbo Lynden, WA, USA AutoFill is an innovative, integrated technology available on Oxbo 7440 and 7450 Berry harvesters, with a limited release in 2025 and full release in…
Supporting Women in Western Industries with $30,000 Scholarship
DepositPhotos image Durango Boots is making a impact on the Western community through its National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship, but the deadline is just days away. The scholarship awards…
Albertson’s Throws Darts in Lawsuit Against Kroger
…in a lawsuit initially filed recently. In the lawsuit Albertsons accused Kroger of failing to meet its commitment to use best efforts to secure approval for the merger. The agreement…
American Agriculture History Minute: Garst and Thomas Hybrid Corn Seed Company Beginning
…Garst and Thomas Hybrid Corn Company in Coon Rapids, Iowa in 1931. The company was instrumental in promoting the use of hybrid corn at the time, and they gained international…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
…vans, cold storage, kitchen equipment, and expanded market outlets. Induchucuiti Organic Farm, an Indigenous, woman-owned farm in Salinas, will also use grant funds to improve the long-term viability of its…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…(IPM) strategies, monitoring tools for pest detection in stockpiles, and the importance of fumigation. Experts such as Eric Myers, Dr. Zhongli Pan, and Dr. Spencer Walse contribute their knowledge on…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…and North Carolina. Despite its success, the industry faces mounting challenges from climate change. “With increasing temperatures, we’re seeing more drought occurring for longer periods,” Whitehill explained. “That drought is…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-13-24
…she specializes in agriculture consulting. Tracy talks about her passion for leadership development and her journey that combines her expertise in academics and the agriculture industry. She discusses the importance…
USFWS Proposes Listing Monarch Butterfly as Threatened
…for the iconic pollinator. Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller expressed criticism, describing the proposal as regulatory overreach. However, other voices in the agricultural sector view the initiative differently. Josette…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…in almond demand across key and emerging markets. “We’re seeing momentum in demand very much so in our key markets and really importantly in our developing markets too,” she said….
Lawmakers Press FDA on Use of Dairy Terms in Labeling Imitation Dairy Products
…imitation dairy products. The FDA has only instituted voluntary labeling guidance when it comes to imitation products. James Jones, Deputy Commissioner of Human Foods at the FDA, told lawmakers the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-10-24
…worm in Mexico and its potential threat to the U.S. livestock industry. Laurie shares insights on the nature of the screw worm, the dangers it poses to livestock and pets,…