…30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…and agriculture industry, including conventional and organic food production systems,” she said. “The Specialty Crop Research Initiative prioritizes projects that improve crop characteristics, manage threats from pests and diseases, improve…
Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
California rice farmers are celebrating a robust harvest, thanks largely to water availability, according to Tim Johnson, President and CEO of the California Rice Commission. Johnson expressed his satisfaction, stating,…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-07-23
…12, and USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie on investments in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…in-demand skilled trades and agriculture-related majors (TSC/BRENTWOOD, TN/BUSINESS WIRE/Nov. 1, 2023) — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the kickoff…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA on New Speaker Mike Johnson
…of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, who said though Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana has not served on the Agriculture Committee, he has a strong voting record when it comes to…
Almond Update: Automation is the Next Step in Irrigation Efficiency
…explained. “So, a lot of detail and having four different companies, they all have different specialties and I’m really looking forward to it. It’s going to be a great panel.”…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 2
…award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops,…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…Washington, DC A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2026 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 1
…effects on U.S. growers. But this week, we’ll start with the interview Sabrina did first, which is with Lance Jungmeyer, President of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas. The…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…will be available in select counties in Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas,…
Holstein Icon Honored Through New Youth Scholarship
…the Holstein Foundation, awarded by Holstein Association USA, and supported by Select Sires Inc., who has been allocating funds for this scholarship from semen sales of 7HO15807 GEORGE MILLER, a…
USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More on Food
…categories has increased. In higher-income economies, including the United States, Switzerland, Australia, and Canada, disposable incomes remain larger, and the food share of consumer expenditures is smaller than those in…
Week in Review: Potential Calamity for California Citrus & Expanding Opportunities for Almonds
President of the California Citrus Quality Council, Jim Cranney said Egyptian oranges and tangerines would be problematic for California growers. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, Aubrey Bettencourt highlighted…