…other captive birds, Britain’s government. There have been cases among humans which have ranged in severity from no symptoms to, in rare cases, death. But there has not yet been…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…deals with countries like Vietnam, Japan, India, Peru, and the UK to mitigate these effects. The conversation also touched on the strategic importance of US-Canada relations and the potential for…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
…a positive, prosperous future.” The ABC board sets policy and recommends budgets in major areas, including marketing, production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and…
Farmers for Free Trade Sounding Alarm over Another Trade War
USA and China trade war caused by the US tariffs on agriculture goods, steel and aluminum. DepositPhotos image Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced USDA is issuing up…
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Bootheel Logging Industry Begins
…and remain heavily forested, remain underdeveloped, underpopulated. But, beginning in the 1880s, railroads opened up the Bootheel to logging. 1905, Little River Drainage District constructed elaborate ditches, canals, and levees…
IFPA Hosting an Event in Guadalajara, Mexico
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is hosting an event in Guadalajara, Mexico, on May 14-15, 2023, for industry professionals to network and explore new products and solutions. Registration for…
The Growing Edge: Wet Weather Impact on Central Valley Crops
…almonds, cherries, plums, and nectarines. He emphasized the importance of preventative fungicide applications during petal fall to combat diseases like shot hole, Alternaria, and rust. Burkdoll recommends using systemic fungicides…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…broader implications of federal office closures, the impact on various agencies, and the potential for cost savings. Todd Burkdoll, a field market development specialist with Valent USA, discussed the impact…
US Tariffs Facing International Backlash
…Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2025 Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition Strategies June 2, 2025 Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…tactics. The order affects multiple agencies, including Veteran Affairs, Agriculture, and Defense. Nick Papagni argued that Trump’s actions aim to clean up government waste, predicting Trump will win the lawsuit. The…
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
…children of California’s vineyard and winery workers, helping them pursue higher education at trade schools, community colleges, and universities. The program is available to high school seniors or recent graduates…
Threat of Tariffs on Imports Still on the Table
DepositPhotos image President Donald Trump suspended tariffs he imposed on Canada and Mexico, telling reporters the decision was to protect American farmers, but the threat of imposing tariffs is still…
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
…began imposing tariffs of up to 15 percent on corn, soybeans, wheat, beef, and chicken. U.S. farm exports to China totaled more than 36 billion dollars in 2022. Now, President…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Need to Report Damage
(CHICO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20) An atmospheric river extreme weather event causes the Sacramento River to flood nearby farmland in Chico, California. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools With recent storms hitting during…