I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: First Land-Grant College Founded Under the Morrill Act Drawing of Blue Mont Central College By The Hall…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-16-24
…surge in organic strawberry demand. Jeff also touches on the significant export markets for California strawberries and the industry’s year-round farming practices. The conversation wraps up with insights on sustainability…
AFBF President Duvall Seeks Fix for H-2A Farm Labor Issues
Shutterstock image Farm labor has been an ongoing issue for the ag industry. C.J. Miller recently spoke with one of the nation’s top ag leaders, who says he’ll be pushing…
Diving into Food Data Central
DepositPhotos image USDA’s comprehensive website for food data recently received an update, including information available to groups from researchers to consumers. Rod Bain reports. Diving into Food Data Central USDA’s…
Advisory Committee Recommendation Report for Dietary Guidelines
DepositPhotos image What are among the takeaways contained in a recently issued federal advisory committee report focused on the next set of dietary guidelines for Americans? Rod Bain reports. Advisory…
American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 and Land-Grant Universities
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 and Land-Grant Universities Land -grant universities exist in nearly every state…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-13-24
…Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the potential implications of President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs on California’s agricultural sector. With Sabrina reporting from the Almond Conference, they delve into insights from experts…
USFWS Proposes Listing Monarch Butterfly as Threatened
…Lewis, Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California, sees the proposed listing as a chance for the farming community to demonstrate its role in fostering…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agricultural College and Modern Farm Legislation Enacted
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Agricultural College and Modern Farm Legislation Enacted In 1856, the Iowa General Assembly enacted legislation…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-12-24
…the update, Clarice Turner, President and CEO of the Almond Board of California, discusses the current state of the almond industry following her presentation at the Almond Conference. Key topics…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…Almond Conference, Clarice Turner, president and CEO of the Almond Board of California, delivered an optimistic State of the Industry address. In the presentation, she and the Almond Board’s Alexi…
NCBA Pushes Back Against Dietary Guidelines
Shutterstock image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is pushing back against advice from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that recommends reducing red meat consumption. According to the NCBA, this…
American Agriculture History Minute: Creameries Merge in St. Paul, Minnesota
Production of butter. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Creameries Merge in St. Paul, Minnesota In July 1921, 320 cooperative creameries…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-11-24
…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…