…into broader questions around business privacy versus public right-to-know, and the potential complexities if court rulings on the Act conflict. Sabrina interviews Dr. Meg Schaeffer, an epidemiologist and the National…
Farm Labor Survey Released
Shutterstock image Rising farm labor costs are adding to the financial pressures on farmers and ranchers, particularly those using the H2A farm work program. Samantha Ayoub, economist for the American…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Economy and Agriculture’s Move West
…in the early 19th century. Westward expansion, including the Louisiana Purchase and the American victory in the War of 1812, plus the building of canals, the introduction of steamboats, opened…
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
…be shared with the USDA. This increased information-sharing also extends to data on domestic poultry flocks, helping to provide a more comprehensive picture of H5N1’s impact. While pasteurization remains a…
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…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-06-24
…Joaquin Valley. The study, initiated during Lees’ PhD work at Stanford, investigates the significant issue of sinking lands due to groundwater overdraft, primarily caused by agricultural irrigation. Key findings highlight…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
…the groundwork for this sustainable practice to be recognized in USDA conservation programs. “The almond orchard was the basis for the early work that the almond board of California funded…
Bird Flu Found in California Raw Milk
…this year. California has reported 29 confirmed human cases of bird flu, the most of any state. Those cases stem from contact with infect cows, rather than from drinking milk….
COP29 Wraps Up with Mixed Outcomes and Lingering Disputes
by-studio/Shutterstock Image The Baku Climate Change Conference, or COP29, concluded early Sunday morning, November 24, after an intense session marked by both progress and unresolved tensions. Delegates worked into the…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
…he explained, help educate their communities about the value of agriculture and the work required to produce food. “These producers can serve as a sounding board, helping city residents understand…
Sabrina Halvorson Honored as 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year
…of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB). This prestigious recognition highlights her extensive contributions to agricultural media through her work with AgNet Media. “All of us at AgNet Media are very proud of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Draft Horses Imported for Farm Work
A View of Amish Harvesting There Corn Using Six Horses and Three Men as it was Done Years Ago on a Sunny Fall Day. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with…
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Recalled Organic Carrots
…of recalled carrots and sanitize any surfaces they contacted. Recalled baby organic carrots have best-if-used-by dates from September 11 to November 12, 2024, while recalled whole organic carrots do not…
Farm Service Agency Stresses Support for Farmers Amid Disasters
…production.” To improve services, the FSA is encouraging producers to stay in contact with their local offices and use tools like farmers.gov for updates. The agency is also working to…