…cold tolerance, are involved with labor so that when a breeder is making crosses, they can use what they have called marker assisted selection,” she said. She says the use…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza DepositPhotos image (USDA-APHIS/WASHINGTON/Dec. 6, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Part in Agriculture Expansion
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Railroads played an important part in the expansion of American agriculture in the mid-1860s. The federal government issued 160-acre…
U. S. Producer Serving Time for Wire Fraud Sues Tyson Fresh Meats
…that included billing Tyson for raising cattle that didn’t exist. He is currently serving an 11-year sentence in California. I’m Lori Boyer for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage in California Declines for Third Straight Year
…acreage comes from Land IQ, in collaboration with the Almond Board of California (ABC). Land IQ specializes in advanced agricultural analysis, utilizing remote sensing, satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, and ground…
American Agriculture History Minute: Learning Soil Preservation by Crop Rotation
…case much longer, and they began to take an interest in keeping their soil fertile. They rotated corn with oats and hay to prevent crop diseases in insects. Crop rotation…
Farm Service Agency Stresses Support for Farmers Amid Disasters
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is working to assist farmers facing natural disasters, particularly in the Southeast and California. In an interview with AgNet…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
California almonds faced market access challenges in Italy last crop year due to mold inspection concerns. To address these issues, Abhi Kulkarni of the Almond Board of California (ABC) recently…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
…the pesticide’s registration in California. Paraquat is widely used to control weeds in many crops. However, concerns have grown around its potential health and environmental risks, particularly its high toxicity….
Engine Technology Forum Urges California to Boost Support for Renewable Biofuels in Clean Energy Policies
…AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She…
American Agriculture History Minute: Grain Silos Developed
…horizontal method, a cement wall called a pit silo. Both variations continue to be improved, and both are still in use today. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark…
American Agriculture History Minute: Cargill Brothers Develop Grain Storage
…houses for nearby farmers and opened a lumber yard. And so it began in 1868 for William and Sam Cargill. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks…
Cattle Don’t Spread Cheatgrass According to New Study
…cattle digestion makes cheatgrass seeds inert, meaning they can no longer grow into new plants. This discovery challenges the idea that grazing cattle are responsible for spreading this invasive plant…
USDA Awards $33.5 Million to Boost Local Food Systems Across 43 States
…on regional food processing and distribution. For example, In Her Shoes, Inc. in Mississippi will build a mobile produce market to increase fresh produce access for underserved communities. Finally, RFSP…