DepositPhotos image International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) brought together volunteer leaders serving on the U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee in Washington, D.C. this month to dive into…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Government’s Attempt to Restrict Expansion
…game. Very few planted crops. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Grant to Support Climate-Smart Cotton Research
…technology, AI, and smart farming techniques to improve practices like weed control, nutrient management, and water use. These innovations are expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon capture,…
Updated Guidelines for Claims on Meat and Poultry Labels
…poultry products. These claims include labels like “Raised Without Antibiotics”, “Grass Fed”, and “Climate Friendly”. The new guidelines encourage companies to use third-party certifications to ensure these claims are accurate…
Economic Template and AgTech Assist Platform from Western Growers
Salinas, CA: Farm workers toil in the lettuce field to bring the harvest to market. By woodkern/DepositPhotos image Addressing labor issues with new technologies can be a complicated process. Senior…
Banks Urged to Stop Financing Livestock Production
…operations and emissions. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Hotels Available Today
…with ABC or The Almond Conference. “If you get any kind of email like that, it is not from us. It is a scam email. So just make sure you…
Nearly $2 Million Available to Support Sustainable Pest Management
…September 19 for Research Grants, and November 21 for Alliance Grants. More information about the grants is available online. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director /…
Agreement to Help Support U.S. Exports into Chile
…allows U.S. producers of certain cheeses like parmesan, gouda, and cheddar and meats like prosciutto and salami to keep selling their products using those common names in Chile. It is…
Voices of the Valley: Peeling Back the Farmer’s Curtain with Chelsea Ketelsen
…in their centers, or what we know as the seed or pit. These types of fruits include peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries and mangos. In this week’s episode, Western Growers’ Julia…
More than 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
Some problems with backyard poultry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chicken coop in back yard in residential area. Image by Annebel146/DepositPhotos More than 400 cases of salmonella…
Almond Update: Tight Margins Call for Effective Technology in Agriculture
…input costs increase and margins remain narrow, adoption of new technology in agriculture can present a challenge. Farmers have tough decisions to make when it comes to investing in the…
Almond Update: Another Opportunity to ‘Own Your Prime’ with California Almonds
…most excited about.” More information about the marketing campaign with Coach Prime, Deion Sanders is available at Almonds.com/Own-Your-Prime. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…for fire insurance. Arnold said that many ranchers’ fire insurance is being canceled, creating other challenges because lending institutions require fire insurance to support the industry. Another issue experienced in…