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AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
…Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association, shared insights on growing varieties like Clementines, Page Mandarins, and Tangos, and the challenges of pest control and weather conditions. They emphasized…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
…launches on Friday, Feb. 7 with the call to all potential candidates to file their intent to run by April 1, 2025. A one-year and a three-year seat are open…
American Agriculture History Minute Future Farmers of America Begins
…FFA I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute Future Farmers of America Begins Henry C. Groseclose is an important part of American agricultural history….
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Bootheel Logging Industry Begins
Missouri Bootheel By Kbh3rd (talk)Incorporates Map_of_USA_MO.svg originally created by en: User: Wapcaplet – Own work with inclusion of Map_of_USA_MO.svg, CC BY-SA 3.0,/Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture…
Over $1.6 Million Raised for FFA
The National FFA Organization has announced that its members, alumni, and supporters raised over $1.6 million during the tenth annual Give FFA Day—a record for the event. Last year’s fundraiser…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…Frausto, Vice President of the Woodlake FFA chapter, discussed her experiences at the National FFA Foundation’s Next Gen Conference in Florida. She highlighted her passion for agriculture, her involvement in…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…supports Future Farmers of America (FFA) and agriculture education. The event offers various sponsorship opportunities and encourages industry connections. Additionally, the segment highlighted the extension of the public comment period…
Almond Board of California is Supporting the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
The Almond Board of California, represented by Kiki Sandrini, is supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders through the FFA by co-chairing the ALP golf tournament. The event, scheduled for…
EPA Will Collaborate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Revise WOTUS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under Administrator Lee Zeldin, will collaborate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to revise the definition of “Waters of the United States (WOTUS).”…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
…index, suggesting that farmers expect conditions to improve further. The February barometer survey took place from February 10-14, 2025. Figure 1. Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, October 2015-February 2025. Figure…
Softer Sales Prevailed in Ag Machinery
…U.S. Sales of Ag Tractors & Combines Drop During First Month of 2025 (AEM/MILWAUKEE/February 12, 2025) — According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales…
Sedgwick Brand Protection Report Reveals Thousands of Recalls
…decreased to 680 million units, the lowest since 2015. Sedgwick Brand Protection Report Reveals Thousands of Recalls Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
…(NFU/WASHINGTON/Feb. 6, 2025) — National Farmers Union (NFU) announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act (ABLA), introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.). This legislation codifies…
