…technological innovations and efficiencies in agriculture. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
Farm Trade Group Warns Against Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
…American agricultural exports, such as soybeans, pork, and bourbon. According to Farmers for Free Trade, tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods make it more difficult for farmers, ranchers, and food manufacturers…
ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement
…Directions Group (formerly Aimpoint Research), where she managed a diverse client portfolio, led sales efforts, and provided expert insights on agricultural trends at national conferences. Her previous roles also include…
NPPC Unhappy with Dietary Guidelines
DepositPhotos image (WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 11, 2025) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called scientific report in comments filed…
Autonomous Robotics Expands in Agriculture with Farm-NG
…how the company’s technology aims to integrate automation into agricultural workflows without disrupting existing practices. Farm-NG’s flagship product, the Amiga, is a modular, customizable robotic platform that operates with four-wheel…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-14-25
…California. They discuss the state’s plans to revisit a decades-old ban on driverless agricultural vehicles, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges of using such technology in farming. The hosts particularly…
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
…the Board provides an opportunity to help shape the future of the almond industry and to help guide ABC in its mission to promote California almonds to domestic and international audiences…
Laser Technology Offers a New Approach to Weed Control
Farmers looking for alternatives to traditional herbicides may soon have a new option: lasers. Carbon Robotics, a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven agricultural solutions, has developed the Laser Weeder,…
Precision Sprayer Earns Recognition at World Ag Expo
…aims to address key agricultural challenges, particularly in reducing labor and input costs. The ARA sprayer, recognized as one of the top ten new products at the expo, offers multiple…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-13-25
…specialty crops, enhancing trade assistance, and investing in prevention and mitigation programs for invasive pests and diseases. The discussion underscores the need for more funding and prioritization of agricultural research…
China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute
…Donald Trump imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports last Tuesday, China responded with its own 10% tariffs on U.S. goods, including agricultural equipment. The tariffs target more than…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…a decrease in production expenses, is driving the overall improvement in farm income. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. (2025, February 6). Farm sector income & finances: Farm sector income…
Hansen Industries Showcases Energy-Efficient Ventilation at World Ag Expo
…sustainability in livestock operations. “From refrigeration to the light bulb, we can help,” Hansen said, reinforcing the company’s broad range of agricultural solutions. The World Ag Expo, one of the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-12-25
…and recognizing bias, especially for the agricultural community, as presented by Sabrina at the World Ag Expo. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…