I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. DepositPhotos image In the early 1930s, roughly 9 out of 10 rural homes were still without electric power. Farm families quickly…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 10-24-24
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California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
DepositPhotos image Speaking at the FIRA conference, Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), outlined both the challenges and opportunities facing California’s agricultural industry. Ross…
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
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Almond Board Prepares for December Conference
DepositPhotos image The Almond Conference, a key event for almond growers, is scheduled for December 10-12 this year. Among the topics featured are insights into new pest management strategies. Lauren…
American Agriculture History Minute: Better Cattle Feed Developed
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. DepositPhotos image A central Iowa cattle feeder in the mid-1920s believed he could produce better cattle by paying closer attention to…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…year at the Yolo County Fairgrounds near Sacramento, California, the event highlights solutions designed to improve efficiency and sustainability, particularly for specialty crop production. Paul Welbig, Director of Precision Technology…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-23-24
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CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced four open positions on the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee. The Committee advises the CDFA secretary on…
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
…the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and…
Progress Report on Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities
DepositPhotos image According to USDA, the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program has been very successful. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Chiquita Ordered to Pay $38.3 Million in Wrongful Death Case
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American Agriculture History Minute: Importance of Company Logos
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Logos are an important part of any company’s identity. Leaping Deer of John Deere, Checkerboard Square of Ralston Purina. J.I.K. started…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-22-24
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