I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Conservation to Control Flood Waters Begins In 1885, Harriet Strong made a study about the shortage of…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-14-25
…and the importance of updating regulations to keep pace with technological advancements. Additionally, the show covers the proposed move of the U.S. International Food Assistance Program from USAID to the…
The Growing Edge from Valent: Central Coast Growers Prepare for Spring Challenges
…and spinach are highly susceptible to downy mildew, a fungal disease that thrives in moist conditions. “Having a preventative program in place is really advantageous,” Burkdoll emphasized, noting that waiting…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-13-25
…priorities set by the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, including expanding the fruit and vegetable snack program to all states, establishing a specialty crop research initiative, increasing state-level grants for…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…program payments paid directly to farmers and ranchers but exclude U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loans and insurance indemnity payments made by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC). The forecast…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has secured an additional $6 million in federal funding from the second round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Regional Agricultural Promotion Program…
Los Angeles County Households Affected by Wildfires May Be Eligible for Food Assistance
…assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). People who not normally eligible for D-SNAP can participate if they meet disaster-specific criteria, such as income limits and disaster-related expenses….
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
Bee collects pollen on a white cherry flower DepositPhotos image Project Apis m., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting honeybee research, showcased its Seeds for Bees program at the recent…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Colonists Learned the Hard Way About Soil Stewardship
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Early Colonists Learned the Hard Way About Soil Stewardship Early colonists had to learn the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-31-25
…about immigration and the impact of mass deportations on the agricultural workforce, and her non-committal but thoughtful approach to handling the SNAP program. Additionally, the episode touches on the imbalance…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
DepositPhotos image Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
…in Northern California, emphasize the importance of rotation and responsible stewardship to combat resistance. California almond growers continue to face increasing challenges with fungicide resistance, a persistent issue affecting the…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…and ranchers. Sirius is a “hero behind the heroes” – a herd of miniature therapy horses that bring comfort to adults and children in hospitals, hospice programs and assisted living…