…another adjustment: a Wednesday-to-Friday format, scheduled for December 10-12. Historically, the conference followed a Tuesday-to-Thursday schedule. “We’re really trying to communicate that very clearly,” Bailey said, stressing the importance of…
CDPR Releases New Schedule for Pesticide Reevaluations Across California
…needed. This process involves scientific assessments, public workshops, and, if required, regulatory actions such as label changes or cancellations. The new schedule includes several pesticides currently under reevaluation. For chloropicrin,…
Voices of the Valley: The Connection Between Farming, Food, and Wellness
In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between the food we eat, provided by the farmers who grow our food, and our overall health and wellness. From fueling our…
American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas State Agricultural College Founded
…State Agricultural College Founded Kansas State University, originally named Kansas State Agricultural College, was founded in Manhattan, February 16, 1863, during the American Civil War. It was a land-grant institution…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…With full and systemic control, the technology kills weeds above and below the ground without leaving residues harming health, soils, biodiversity, or crops. Space 2016, 2017 │ Garford.com Pelican Spray by Pyka Alameda, CA, USA…
U.S. Wins USMCA Biotechnology Dispute with Mexico, Securing Market Access for GE Corn
…of evidence demonstrating the safety of agricultural biotechnology, which is upheld by rigorous, science-driven regulatory systems,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Under the terms of USMCA, Mexico now…
Supporting Women in Western Industries with $30,000 Scholarship
…the National Day of the Cowgirl on September 15 each year, a day to celebrate women’s diverse contributions in areas such as ranching, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and Western business. The…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County
…#510—Grid #522 Effective immediately, the USA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area’s quarantine for…
Cotton is the Biggest Loser in 2024 Among Specialty Crops
…2024. So even within the crops, I think we’ve got to distinguish between corn, soybeans, kind of, and wheat, kind of the the Midwestern row crops not faring well. Cotton…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…samples, upon request, from any entity responsible for a dairy farm, bulk milk transporter, bulk milk transfer station, or dairy processing facility that sends or holds milk intended for pasteurization….
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
…now is some adjustment to tariffs,” Fumasi explained. He highlighted the potential for increased trade tensions with China, as well as proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada. According to Fumasi,…
Trump’s Tariff Plan
…originating from China. This move, according to Trump, addresses issues related to illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs. In line with his economic agenda, Trump has previously committed…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-04-24
…potential impacts on the agricultural industry with President-elect Trump returning to office. The conversation covers anticipated trade tensions with China, Mexico, and Canada, the effects of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs,…
Possible Retaliatory Tariffs Loom as Trade Policies Shift
…in defending American manufacturing, agriculture, and services while targeting trade imbalances. Trump recently announced plans to impose 25 percent import duties on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China. In response,…