DepositPhotos image The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for expanded testing of dairy farm employees after a recent study showed possible H5N1 bird flu infections among…
American Agriculture History Minute: Trade, Barter, Pay Taxes
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. As settlers moved west across the Mississippi River, great expansion continued. Early farmers planted crops that supplied their families…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 11-13-24
…importance of farm broadcasting in her community, her work as a volunteer firefighter, and farming in Nebraska. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Salton Sea Restoration Project Expands to Protect Air Quality and Wildlife
…named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native…
USDA Invests $85 Million to Boost Organic Market Opportunities Nationwide
DepositPhotos image The USDA has allocated $85 million in grants to strengthen organic markets nationwide, with California avocado farmers among the notable recipients. This funding is part of the USDA’s…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-12-24
…importance of farm broadcasting in her community, her work as a volunteer firefighter, and farming in Nebraska. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…with cleaner ones, and the WaterSmart projects in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation, which support improved water infrastructure on farms. Additional programs offer support for wildlife habitat, wildfire mitigation,…
Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward Post-Election
While the election is now behind us, the future of the long-awaited Farm Bill remains in question. Farmers and ranchers have been waiting for the reauthorization of the bill for…
Engine Technology Forum Urges California to Boost Support for Renewable Biofuels in Clean Energy Policies
…as the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) prepare to update key environmental policies. On November 8, CARB will review proposed changes to the Low…
California Expands Program to Double Nutrition Benefits for Low-Income Shoppers at Farmers’ Markets
Photo by Shelley Pauls on Unsplash The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) has announced that proposals are now open for the 2025 California…
American Agriculture History Minute: Grain Silos Developed
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1873, Fred Hatch, a farmer from Illinois, built what is believed to be America’s first variation of the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-11-24
…and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member…
Future of U.S. Biofuels Hinges on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives
…2024 Farm Broadcaster of 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…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
…focuses on innovative organic and climate-smart farming practices, including cover cropping and soil health management. His work has helped farmers adopt more sustainable practices, increasing resilience and reducing environmental impact….