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…
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…