…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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
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…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…critical topic, registration for the conference and additional information on the agenda are available at almonds.com/conference. By exploring innovative land-use strategies, the Almond Conference aims to support growers through complex regulatory…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnic Groups Important Role in Early Agriculture
…putting them to work in factories. Merchants often bought that wool and flax from farm families and employed newly arrived immigrants who had been textile workers in Ireland and Germany….
Several Factors Keeping Food Price Inflation Under Control
Image by cboswell/DepositPhotos image Several factors are at work, keeping food price inflation under control. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…placed a spotlight on collaboration between startups, many of which are developing complementary technologies. Some companies are combining hardware, sensors, and data solutions to offer integrated products. “Farmers don’t care…
Study Warns U.S.-China Trade War Could Harm Farmers and Boost Rivals
…by World Agricultural Economic and Environmental Services, was commissioned by the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). It highlights the risks of imposing new tariffs…
California Farm Linked to Onions in E. Coli Outbreak
…be the cause. Taylor Farms, the supplier of slivered onions for McDonald’s, has issued a voluntary recall of yellow onions distributed to food service customers. As of October 24, 75…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…existing labor gaps rather than creating them. He noted that the shift toward automation allows workers to take on higher-paying roles with more responsibility, reshaping the agricultural workforce rather than…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced four open positions on the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee. The Committee advises the CDFA secretary on…
Expansion of MedFly Quarantine Boundary in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties
…Fly (MedFly) quarantine boundary to include additional areas in Alameda and Santa Clara counties, specifically in the Fremont area. A detailed map of the new boundary is available at www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/medfly/regulation.html….