…between the California almond industry and Italy’s nut processing sector, which relies on a steady supply of high-quality almonds for value-added processing. The discussions reinforced the shared commitment to maintaining…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 11-13-24
…importance of farm broadcasting in her community, her work as a volunteer firefighter, and farming in Nebraska. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-12-24
…importance of farm broadcasting in her community, her work as a volunteer firefighter, and farming in Nebraska. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…up application approvals. For more information, producers can contact their local NRCS Service Center. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
…event showcased the groundbreaking organic farming research conducted by Dr. Eric Brennan and underscored the urgent need for increased funding to sustain and expand this critical work. Dr. Brennan’s research…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
…Society’s 2023 Annual Report outlines the organization’s ongoing work to protect pollinators and improve habitat conservation. With a focus on supporting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, Xerces worked alongside…
Organizations Collecting Donations for Ranchers Hit by Wildfires
…the scenes we have responded to.” He also says an official cause of origin report will be available when the investigation is complete. That usually takes between one to two…
Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture
…has strong bipartisan support and is ready to move forward. He praised House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson for his extensive work and urged that the bill be passed, whether…
American Agriculture History Minute: Opening New Areas for Agriculture
…Purchase, plus the building of canals, the introduction of steamboats, opening new areas for agriculture. Still, most farming was designed to produce food for the family and maybe service small…
Vilsack Explains H5N1Testing in Milk Samples
…H5N1 virus will work. ”When H5N1 first appeared on the scene, we indicated our approach was going to be similar to the approach we’ve taken with other animal diseases, which…
American Agriculture History Minute: George Washington on Both Sides of the Coin
Slaves on a cotton plantation, showing how they work in the field. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. George Washington had a complicated relationship with…
World Food Prize Laureates Receive Their Honor
…Cary Fowler of the U.S. are the 2024 World Food Prize Laureates for their work to preserve the world’s heritage of seeds. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
Wine Glasses And Bottle With Grapes And Barrel In Vineyard DepositPhotos image The U.S. wine industry is grappling with challenges stemming from international tariffs and complex distribution laws, both of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity in Early Agriculture
…for example. Each simply carried forward practices from their homeland, but with a lot more land to work with and fertile soil. German farmers, for example, preferred using oxen to…