…Richards highlighted these issues during the Western Extension Leadership Development (WELD) conference, held in San Diego from September 23-27. Conference participants toured Hukama Produce, learning from Nkhoma’s experiences and sharing…
New Oat Germplasm Lines Developed to Combat Crown Rust
DepositPhotos image A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has released two new oat germplasm lines, CDL-111 and CDL-167, to strengthen defenses against crown rust, the most…
Chef Competition in Vietnam Highlights Taste and Quality of U.S. Pork
Pho or noodle rice vietnam clear soup with pork and vegetables lao style for laotian people foreign travelers travel visit and eat drink at local restaurant at Luangprabang city in…
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…
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
The Vineyard Team has unveiled the program lineup for the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo, scheduled for November 11-13 in Atascadero, California. The event promises a comprehensive educational experience, offering attendees…
Agricultural Impacts Associated with Hot Dry Weather
Heat wave in summer with high temperature and lack of water. DepositPhotos image Above normal high temperatures and below normal precipitation in recent weeks has produced mixed harvest of agricultural…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) is now accepting applications for the 2025 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. This scholarship is designed for students pursuing careers in the beef…
Research Reveals Long-Term Decline in Wild Bee Populations
DepositPhotos image In South Michigan, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist and her collaborators have used historical bee collections and advanced technology to uncover key ecological trends in pollinators. The…
New Ag Literacy Resource Highlights U.S. Food and Farm Facts
DepositPhotos image The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has released a new educational resource called Food and Farm Facts, offering insights into where food in the U.S. is grown…
American Agriculture History Minute: Irrigation Developed in the Great American Desert
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. DepositPhotos image Agriculture in what is now Colorado began taking shape in the early 1850s. Then Rocky Mountain News founder William…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 10-17-24
…their new program, the Almond Learning Hub. That’s coming up in this week’s Almond Update. We also hear about the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State’s Ag Tech Days…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…like dormancy or harvest. There’s also the ability to revisit sessions from past Almond Conferences. “If you happen to miss a session at the Almond Conference… you have access to…
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
…at Purdue University and director of the Center for Food and Agricultural Business, shared his sales expertise at the recent California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) conference in Anaheim,…
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released its 2023 Air Monitoring Report, confirming that no pesticide levels detected at monitored sites exceeded health-protective screening levels or…