…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…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
…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…