I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. DepositPhotos image Norman Borlaug, in 2004. By Ben Zinner, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons He was…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…commissioner and USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie. The USDA is responding to the devastation by streamlining processes to help farmers recover. Bonnie highlights the importance of…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
…Forest Service emphasized that these investments will grow tree canopies and build resilience in communities that need it most. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
UC ANR Releases First Manual on Olive Oil Production
…producers maintain their edge in the global market through efficiency and quality improvement. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
Innovations Discussed at Innovations Discussed at World Dairy Expo
Automatic cow milking facility at cattle dairy farm. DepositPhotos image At the World Dairy Expo, dairy farmers and industry representatives gathered to discuss innovations in dairy, with a focus on…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
…effect 60 days after publication, with interim guidance available by the end of October. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
With the expiration of the extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, U.S. farmers and ranchers could already be feeling the impact. Key programs supporting agriculture have been disrupted, and uncertainty…
Video: Robert Bonnie Message for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene
…USDA is reallocating staff to manage the increased demands on services and ensure effective support for affected farmers. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-03-24
…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…
Almond Grower Shares Experience with Off-Ground Harvesting
…might fit into his overall system. You can hear his full comments in the Almond Journey Podcast. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
Dock Worker Strikes Threaten U.S. Meat Exports
…America. This disruption comes at a crucial time when the industry would normally ramp up production to meet seasonal demands, especially for pork. Borror emphasized that these delays could have…
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
DepositPhotos image Hurricane Helene, which made landfall on the eastern coast late last week, has left a trail of destruction across several agricultural regions. Farmers in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-02-24
…agricultural sector, affecting crops, pecan orchards, and livestock, with catastrophic losses to farmers and foresters across the Southeast. He emphasizes the urgent need for federal disaster relief, noting that many…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…to meatpacking. He noted that these trends have significant implications for family farmers and rural communities. “Farmers cannot catch a break as buyers or sellers,” Kanter stated, describing the challenges…