…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,…
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
…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…