The Almond Board of California (ABC) has secured an additional $6 million in federal funding from the second round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Regional Agricultural Promotion Program…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-06-25
…to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
…in Smithfield’s long-term growth strategy. Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
Bird Flu Drives Egg Prices Up, No Relief in Sight
…Sight Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and…
Cattle and Bison Imports from Mexico Resume
DepositPhotos image The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) has announced the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico, following a halt due to…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-05-25
…agricultural technology. The discussion covers new developments in robotic pollinators, AI-driven hive monitoring systems, and autonomous harvesting equipment. They also explore the revolutionary technology of RanchBot for monitoring livestock water…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has announced its top five policy priorities for 2025. The organization’s Board of Directors selected these key issues to guide their…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…mixes and environmentally friendly. Developing a new active ingredient takes up to 12 years, including rigorous testing. Axios meets national and international residue standards, making it a viable option for…
American Agriculture History Minute: Livestock Changes the Land
…did in Europe, but the acquisition came with some problems. European agricultural practices greatly affected the landscape. Colonists brought livestock over from Europe, which caused many changes in the land….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-04-25
…reactions from various agricultural organizations, including the National Farmers Union, American Farm Bureau, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the discussion covers concerns around rising input costs, potential retaliatory tariffs, and…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…season nearing, fertilizer prices are volatile, and waiting too long could result in higher costs. Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Looking at New Mexico Diverse Agriculture
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. When considering top agricultural states in the country, New Mexico most likely doesn’t come to mind. But New Mexico…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-03-25
…and the agricultural sector’s economic stability. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
Vilsack Becomes New CEO of World Food Prize Foundation
…that former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer starting March 1, 2025. With decades of experience in agricultural policy and leadership,…



















