…of McLean County, Illinois’ earliest settlers and arguably the best livestock producer in the area at the time. The Funk’s success in livestock led them to consider how they might…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-13-24
…and an article highlighting research from UC Davis and North Dakota State University, which predicts significant economic losses for key California counties like Fresno and Tulare. Featuring commentary from California…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agricultural College and Modern Farm Legislation Enacted
…to establish the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. This institution is now Iowa State University and officially established March 1858. Story County and Ames was chosen as the location…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…at your nearest USDA Farm Service Agency county office. USDA Research Related to H5N1 in Dairy Cattle USDA has been working collaboratively with its federal partners at HHS to better understand…
Healthy Soils Week Highlights Benefits of Regenerative Farming Practices
…the Inland Empire, and Monterey County. For farmers interested in exploring these methods, Lum recommends visiting AFT’s website at farmland.org. Healthy Soils Week serves as a reminder of the integral connection…
Ballots Now Accepted in FSA County Committee Elections
DepositPhotos image The voting process for Farm Service Agency County Committee elections is underway with ballot submitted at local FSA offices or postmarked by December 2nd. Rod Bain has details….
Salton Sea Restoration Project Expands to Protect Air Quality and Wildlife
A drone image shows the New River Diversion Structure near the location of a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Species Conservation Habitat Project Expansion at the Salton Sea in Imperial County,…
Sonoma County Votes Down Animal Containment Measure, Early Results Show
…the Sonoma County elections page. In a win for farmers, Sonoma County voters struck down Measure J, a proposal to prohibit Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) outside the Coastal Zone….
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
DepositPhotos image Yolo County recently hosted the latest installation of the FIRA (Forum for International Agricultural Robotics) event, which attracted over 1,000 attendees on its first day. This year’s event,…
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…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…year at the Yolo County Fairgrounds near Sacramento, California, the event highlights solutions designed to improve efficiency and sustainability, particularly for specialty crop production. Paul Welbig, Director of Precision Technology…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-23-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show Sabrina reports from FIRA USA at the Yolo County Fairgrounds. She starts with an interview with California…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
…from Fresno County (terms expiring September 30, 2027, and September 30, 2028) One grower representative from Tulare County (term expiring September 30, 2028) One nursery representative (term expiring September 30,…
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….