Mediterranean fruit fly (MedFly), Ceratitis capitata, posed on a black wall. DepositPhotos image Effective October 17, 2024, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded the Mediterranean Fruit…
American Agriculture History Minute: First National Western Stock Show
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Denver, Colorado, USA-January 4, 2018-The National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade with marching bands, floats, horseback riders, cowboys, cowgirls and Longhorn…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
…who are essential to the future of food production. Eligible students include those studying education, communication, production, research, or other areas related to the beef industry. CME Group’s John Ricci,…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…control advisors, certified crop advisors, and really all other almond industry professionals,” said Jenny Nicolau, Associate Director of Industry Relations and Global Communications at the Almond Board. “We’re offering nearly…
American Agriculture History Minute: Colorado Dust Bowl
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Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
…just as vulnerable as humans,” Orozco said. Researchers studied almond, pistachio, and walnut trees in California’s Central Valley from 2018 to 2022, a period that included the 2020 megafires. These…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…Nickerson, Commodity and Supply Chain Services Director for Western Growers; and Cory Lunde, VP of External Affairs for Western Growers. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is…
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
…with sick or dead animals. Avian influenza primarily spreads among birds, but the virus can occasionally infect humans, especially those in close contact with infected animals. The department also encourages…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-08-24
…(GMO) corn from the US, which contradicts the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Former President Lopez Obrador’s decree, intended to protect Mexican growers, uses non-scientific barriers, breaching the agreement’s terms. The current…
Assembly Bill CA AB1042 Signed into Law
…new regulation aims to provide farmers with clear information about any substances that could be harmful to humans, birds, and the environment. The bill, authored by Assemblymembers Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…details about the summit will be released soon at www.cadairysummit.com. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
NFU Leaders Work to Advance Sustainable Food Systems and Global Cooperation
…joint declaration, supported by organizations from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the UK, and the World Farmers Organization, calls for greater investment in sustainable, resilient, and competitive farming. Larew emphasized…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
…companies producing consumer-oriented foods, including organic and gluten-free products, are encouraged to apply by the October 7, 2024 deadline. For more information, interested producers can contact the USDA at virtualtradeevents@usda.gov….
American Agriculture History Minute: The Beginning of the Grain Elevator
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