Mandarins plantation, trees with ripe fruits in California. Harvest Season DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Federation has reported a decline in the citrus harvest in the Central Valley due…
American Agriculture History Minute: What State is the Grass Seed Capital of the World?
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: What State is the Grass Seed Capital of the World? We begin today with a…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
Almond growers must stay vigilant against early-season diseases that threaten their orchards. So says Cassis Rieser, Technical Service Manager for UPL North America, who recently highlighted key diseases and introduced…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
In this episode, we talk to Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) and explore how the organization inspires a deeper connection to the agricultural industry by promoting a greater understanding…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-21-25
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Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation
…Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress Sponsored…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
Oilseed Rape, Canola, Biodiesel Crop DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced (see the USDA announcement below) the publication of an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart…
USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses
DepositPhotos image The USDA reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance to cover food safety certification expenses by January 31, 2024. The program aids in costs related to developing,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanical Corn Shellers Introduced
Old corn sheller DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Corn has always been an important part of American agriculture history, but shelling it – usually…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-20-25
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways
…Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Vilsack Finalizes Third Rule Under the Packers and Stockyards Act
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has finalized a third rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act aimed at leveling the playing field for farmers who contract with meat and poultry processing…
Blueberry Supply and Demand Fluctuations
AgNet Media image Despite fluctuations in supply and demand, consumers are willing to pay a premium for blueberries, even during high-cost periods. This was evident at the end of 2023,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship Significant areas of farmland were abandoned during the Great Depression and…