I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. DepositPhotos image In the early 1930s, roughly 9 out of 10 rural homes were still without electric power. Farm families quickly…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…in an interview with AgNet West, while reflecting on the pressures farm families are facing this year. Adding to the economic stress, farmers are also dealing with new regulations from…
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
…Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum….
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State is celebrating its sixth annual Food, Family, and Farm Month with nearly 20 events showcasing the region’s agricultural ties….
Four Start-ups Advance in 2025 Ag Innovation Challenge
…the runner-up will earn $25,000. The competition is supported by Farm Credit, Bayer, John Deere, Farm Bureau Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services, and T-Mob Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Farmers Face Jan. 1 Deadline to File Federal Ownership Reports
…Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requires businesses, including many farms, to submit Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) by January 1, 2025. A recent analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) estimates…
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
…issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council…
New Oat Germplasm Lines Developed to Combat Crown Rust
…The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the…
Research Reveals Long-Term Decline in Wild Bee Populations
DepositPhotos image In South Michigan, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist and her collaborators have used historical bee collections and advanced technology to uncover key ecological trends in pollinators. The…
New Ag Literacy Resource Highlights U.S. Food and Farm Facts
DepositPhotos image The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has released a new educational resource called Food and Farm Facts, offering insights into where food in the U.S. is grown…
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
…Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich…
USDA Releases Interim Report on Meat Industry Practices
…promote fair competition across industries. The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has spent several years studying meat markets, identifying areas of concern, and reviewing practices regulated by the Packers and…
California Unveils New Tools to Track Wildfire Resilience Progress
…updates include the Interagency Treatment Dashboard, which now displays wildfire resilience work conducted in 2021, 2022, and 2023. More than one million acres of treatments were performed on 700,000 footprint…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
DepositPhotos image Organic and transitioning farmers and ranchers can now apply for the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)’s Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program for the 2025 season. This program offers a…