Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we have interviews from the Syngenta media summit and an update from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association….
Four Start-ups Advance in 2025 Ag Innovation Challenge
…in their mission to provide the food, fuel, and fiber we all rely on,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. The Ag Innovation Challenge, now in its 11th year, is the…
Expansion of MedFly Quarantine Boundary in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties
Mediterranean fruit fly (MedFly), Ceratitis capitata, posed on a black wall. DepositPhotos image Effective October 17, 2024, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded the Mediterranean Fruit…
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
…Lester Moffitt, the purchases will ease the burden on growers by removing surplus citrus from the market while providing nutritious food to people facing food insecurity. The timing is critical,…
Chef Competition in Vietnam Highlights Taste and Quality of U.S. Pork
…market potential.” Proceeds from the Porkstars event went to a local charity, Feed the Kids, that provides nutritious food to vulnerable children in rural Vietnam. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
…who are essential to the future of food production. Eligible students include those studying education, communication, production, research, or other areas related to the beef industry. CME Group’s John Ricci,…
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…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…irrigation, and food safety. Users can explore courses of varying lengths, with some providing essential overviews, such as “What is Whole Orchard Recycling?” or focusing on specific areas like soil…
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
…at Purdue University and director of the Center for Food and Agricultural Business, shared his sales expertise at the recent California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) conference in Anaheim,…
USDA Releases Interim Report on Meat Industry Practices
…practices affect competition in the food sector, with a focus on the meat industry—especially beef. This report follows President Biden’s 2021 Executive Order No. 14036, which directed federal agencies to…
2024 GAP Report Warns of Slowdown in Global Agricultural Productivity
…the global effort to increase agricultural total factor productivity (TFP) growth, which is critical for meeting food demands by 2050. The report shows that between 2013 and 2022, global productivity…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…address immediate needs, such as providing food and shelter, while preparing to help farmers recover from agricultural losses. A critical part of the USDA’s response involves creating flexibility within the…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 10-11-24
…the issue. In addition, we talk with Samantha Buchalter, Vice President at the Russell Group, who discusses the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) and its 2020 launch aiming to…
Organic Valley to Host Live Virtual Farm Tour for National Farmers Day
…by keeping waterways clean and creating habitats for wildlife. This event aims to highlight their efforts and inspire viewers to learn more about where their food comes from. Sign-ups for…