…whose livelihoods depend on it. They work tirelessly to ensure consumers have the safest, most abundant, most affordable food and fiber supply in the world. Agriculture isn’t like any other…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reflecting on the coordinated response to the fruit fly invasion with hopes to lift quarantines soon. In…
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…we hope to discover through this evaluation program and from hearing from our peers here at this conference.” Listen to the interview below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…
U.S. Food Imports Rising
Landing of cocoa beans in the port of Ilheus (BA) Image by joasouza/DepositPhotos The U.S. is importing more foreign food and farm products. Gary Crawford has more coming up on…
Upcoming Webinar on Communicating with Farmers Under Stress
…It’s scheduled for 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on August 6, 2024. The program is designed for agriculture industry professionals, loan officers, family members of farmers, and concerned citizens….
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
…Ours program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative…
Funding Opportunities Expanded for Specialty Crop Growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional funding opportunities for specialty crop growers. USDA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program is expanding to include medium-sized businesses, in addition…
Food Prices May Be Going Down
…lowered its food price forecast. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), said that educating growers on biological inputs is the first step towards the expansion of the farm management toolbox. “Many challenges facing growers are…
Michigan Cherry Production Keeps National Totals Up
…Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
…USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/FSIS) is asking everyone to take the proper precautions during food prep. Thaw the meat or poultry first. Marinate your protein in the refrigerator….
Cookout Food Safety Tips
Some food safety tips for your Independence Day cookout. That’s coming up on this line of Ours. Using a digital thermometer when you barbecue beaf steak, spare ribs, poultry, and…
Thirty Million Farm Acres Abandoned Since 1986
…land conversion rates in the country. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Funding Available for Composting Projects
Funds available for composting projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Compost and composted soil as a composting pile of rotting food scraps turning into organic fertilizer. Image…