…we’re seeing inflation, we’re seeing food prices go up, we’re seeing reports of 13 million children living in food-insecure households. To take the more affordable and accessible produce items and…
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…
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…so that they can continue to play a critical role in our food production system,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “Pollinator species help produce more than…
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…
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…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-06-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers updated progress on GSP submissions for SGMA, implementation assistance that is available for…
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…
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
…want to expand it. We hope to do research with some of this equipment, whether it’s food safety or production, or food quality. This is our starting point today.” A…
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…
Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized the Origin of Livestock rule for organic dairy production. USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) will oversee the new rule, which has been…
When to Harvest the Tastiest Strawberries You’ve Ever Grown Before
…get overripe before picking. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. When to Harvest the Tastiest Strawberries You’ve Ever Grown Before Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…