…on agricultural trade and sustainability. His appointment reflects a lifelong commitment to improving food systems worldwide. “The World Food Prize Foundation has a phenomenal and important history of advancing innovation…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…Almond Conference. Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager, highlighted the program’s mission to enhance pollinator habitats and soil health in agricultural systems. “We give away free cover crops to growers,”…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-31-25
…Rollins as the new Agriculture Secretary. The session includes a review of her stance on trade policies, particularly regarding the agricultural trade deficit and food inflation, her responses to concerns…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-29-25
…appointment of former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack as the CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, a position focusing on global food security and sustainable agriculture. Listen to previous AgNet…
Tomato Processors Anticipate a Decrease in Contracted Tons for 2025
…League of Food Producers, indicates a significant shift in the upcoming season’s tomato processing contracts. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…Pro-Plan dog food and other Purina products for Sirius. The company has been helping dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives through scientifically based nutritional innovations for 130 years. “Purina…
Brooke Rollins Vows Swift Action on Farm Aid at Senate Confirmation Hearing
Former Director of the Domestic Policy Council Brooke Rollins speaking with attendees at the 2021 Young Women’s Leadership Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Gaylord Texan Resort &…
Finding Out Food Date Labeling Connection with Food Waste
USDA and the Food and Drug Administration are accepting public comment through February 1st on how consumers perceive food date labels, and how they may impact food loss and waste….
APHIS and CDFA Expand Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine
Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine (SOS) Courtesy of CDFA The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are expanding the quarantine…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…shipping chains to ensure food security and national security. Key points highlighted include past issues in North Dakota involving Chinese companies purchasing land near military bases and the role of…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…emphasized the project’s importance for global food security, given the volatility in potash prices and the geopolitical risks associated with current suppliers. In this week’s Almond Update Michelle Penny, the food…
Decline in the Citrus Harvest in the Central Valley
…harvest in the Salinas Valley, with potential losses and increased food prices. The bureau estimates that 55,000 migrant workers are essential for the valley’s operations, and their absence could lead…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
…of how food gets from farm to table. SEEAG is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between farmers and the community by educating students and the public about…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-21-25
…targeting ultra processed foods and food dyes. The conversation highlights how this order will affect school meals, aiming to promote healthier eating habits among students. They explore the prevalence of…