…in these programs and take advantage of the opportunities they can provide. 4-H is a community-centered organization available to children from the ages of 9 to 21. In this program,…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
…others to reduce excess nutrients in America’s waters,” said Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie. “Effective nutrient management not only improves plant health and productivity, but also…
Growing Matters: Implementing Pollinator Protection Practices
…brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, an initiative reminding farmers and applicators to follow stewardship best practices to protect pollinators and other wildlife. Visit growingmatters.org/besure for more information….
Finding The Truth About Pesticides in Produce
…with Teresa Thorne. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Finding The Truth About Pesticides in Produce Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Vidalia Onions Ready for Grocery Store Shelves
…Onion Advisory Panel unanimously voted April 12th as the 2022 pack date. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Vidalia Onions Ready for Stores Sabrina Halvorson National…
Week in Review: Drought Conditions Back to 2015 Levels & Cotton Acreage and Prices Up
…a memorandum of understanding. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie spoke with AgNet Media to make the announcement to our listeners. The bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act…
USDA Researcher’s Role in Cacao
…Florida. I was working with avocados at the University of Florida, and then I was hired to work with the USDA cacao breeding program in Miami, Florida,” she said. “There…
Young Farmers and Ranchers Look for New Opportunities to Expand
The American Farm Bureau has a program for young agriculturalists, called Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) that provides its members with social and professional opportunities to expand their networks and…
Almond Update: Almond Board Provides 17 Scholarships to FFA Students
…plan to pursue a degree or certificate in agriculture,” said Bailey. ABC’s Almond Leadership Program (ALP) has developed a variety of fundraising efforts over the years to support FFA students…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-07-22
…accountable and increase competition, and land conservation and climate resilience efforts in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Rising Chocolate Demand Means More Plant Health Research
…According to the National Confectioners Association, chocolate sales were up nearly ten percent in 2021. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Rising Chocolate Demand Means More Plant…
Protect Chocolate Supply by Not Transporting Plants
…be missed while moving either fruit or branches for grafting onto other plants. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Protect Chocolate Supply by Not Transporting Plants…
Combating Viruses in Cacao Plants
…Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Combating Viruses in Cacao Plants Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta watershed. Several of the water agencies impacted by the MOU have praised the development as positive progress in addressing water supply challenges. “The program…