…agriculture, things like the steam engine, threshing machine, the cotton gin, and moldboard plow come to mind. But high on that list, and one that many times slips by our…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…this segment, Lorrie and Nick focused on the impact of Mexican gray wolves in New Mexico and California. New Mexico is declaring a state of emergency due to wolves attacking…
U.S. Grapefruit Production Forecast
The U.S. grapefruit production forecast for 2024-2025 is 299 tons, the lowest since 1922, with declines in California and Florida but an expected 4% increase in Texas, which will account…
American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 Opens Extension Offices
By True, Alfred Charles, 1853-1929;Clark, V. A. (Vinton Albert);Exposition universelle internationale de 1900 (Paris, France);Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture…
Study Finds Pierce’s Disease Prevention Saves California Growers Millions
…Pierce’s disease (PD) and the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) save California Winegrape growers $56 million annually. Without these programs, grower losses would more than double, increasing from $48 million to $104…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…the American Seed Trade Association: American Seed Trade Association President & CEO Andy LaVigne issued the following statement on the news of additional tariffs imposed between the United States and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…agriculture news, focusing on weather and drought concerns. California is experiencing better rainfall and snowpack levels, but faces water storage issues. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 12…
CASP has New Feature for Growers
The California Almond Stewardship Program (CASP) has a new feature that allows growers who have gone through the self-assessment process to get a simple printout with all of the information…
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
…promotional campaigns, and quality standards, the program aims to maintain the competitiveness of California almonds in the marketplace. California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
…the show about new technology and electric vehicles, Nick and Lorrie talk about the discovery of 18 million tons of lithium in California’s Salton Sea, valued at $540 billion, which…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration have released an update on a regulatory alignment study…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…to manage funding. The program aims to support crop growers facing low prices, high input costs, and natural disasters. Additionally, the American Relief Act includes up to $20 billion for…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) applauds the appointment of Aubrey Bettencourt as Chief of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). In her new role, Bettencourt will oversee…