…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…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
A farmer with digital tablet controls an autonomous tractor on a smart farm. DepositPhotos image The third annual FIRA USA event, held at the Yolo County Fairgrounds, highlighted the latest…
FSA Updates Loan Assistance Tool to Support Lenders
…the tools to efficiently navigate the FSA’s Guaranteed Farm Loan Program, easing workflows and ensuring smoother loan origination and servicing. FSA’s Guaranteed Farm Loan Program offers vital support to family…
American Agriculture History Minute: Tennessee Valley Authority Act Passes
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…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
…managing director, said, “For 35 years, these scholarships have helped students develop the skills needed to lead our global food system.” To apply, students must be graduating high school seniors…
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…
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…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…farms. With no support from the company, these farmers are pleading for help from state and federal officials. For many, the situation began deteriorating as far back as April, when…