…Rieser, Technical Service Manager for UPL, these diseases present significant economic challenges due to their timing and complexity. Botrytis primarily affects almond trees during bloom when cool, rainy weather creates…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-24-25
…penalties for non-compliance. We also have a segment sponsored by UPL, in which we talk with Cassandra Rieser, Technical Service Manager for UPL, about managing botrytis and hull rot, two…
Applications Open for California Agricultural Leadership Program Class 55
The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is now accepting applications for Class 55 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP), a premier leadership development initiative for mid-career professionals in the…
Ranking Members of Agriculture Committees Demand Answers on Food Aid Disruptions
DepositPhotos image The Ranking Members of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees are seeking answers from the Trump administration regarding disruptions to international food aid programs. Senator Amy Klobuchar and…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-21-25
…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 hosts…
American Agriculture History Minute: Future Bright for Colorado After Discovery of Gold, Silver, and the Railroad
…1870s brought a brighter future. Colorado held its first state fair in 1879, Colorado Agricultural College, now Colorado State University opened about a year later. That’s today’s American Agriculture History…
Learn More about the Various Benefits of EQIP
We’ve talked many times about the various benefits found through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind agricultural producers they can provide…
Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze
…farmers’ payments have been affected. The USDA press office, as well as officials from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), have not responded to requests for comment. Meanwhile, at least…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President on Key Industry Priorities
Buck Wehrbein 2025 NCBA President Buck Wehrbein , the newly elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is preparing to take on his role, and has identified key industry…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-20-25
…products, and future trends in agricultural marketing. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-19-25
…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…
U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered by Trump Administration
…in Initial Weeks of Trump Administration Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
Commodity Classic Coming Up in March
…improve farming operations, especially in light of constrained profits. A new addition this year is a pancake breakfast following a worship service, with the trade show starting at 3 PM…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
…USDA under the Trump administration, impacting hundreds of probationary federal employees. They explore the implications of these terminations on agricultural services and the far-reaching ripple effects, including delays in Farm…