…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
…equitable food system for future generations.” In his new role, Vilsack will work to expand the Foundation’s global influence and strengthen partnerships addressing food insecurity. He will collaborate closely with…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…LeDuc said. These cover crops benefit pollinators and improve soil health. The program primarily targets almond growers but is open to all farmers in California with at least four acres…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
…friendly California sunshine…where avocados flourish. It’s crafted with care by dedicated local farmers who work hard to ensure every California Avocado season is worth the wait. Committed to responsible, sustainable…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-31-25
…the complexities and challenges in U.S. agriculture policy and the priorities of the coming administration. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Firestone Making Farm Tires Last Longer
…Firestone, we have the farm tire test center in Columbiana, Ohio at Harvey Firestone’s original family farm. It’s a facility dedicated exclusively to testing farm tires for the North American…
Census of Horticulture Being Conducted by USDA
DepositPhotos image The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) is conducting the 2024 Census of Horticulture in California, targeting over 2,000 horticulture producers. This survey, conducted every five years, is…
American Agriculture History Minute: Barns, a Testament to America’s Agriculture History
An abandoned old stone barn, a barn of the last century built with your own hands DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-30-25
…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 reports on legislative issues and…
Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California Almonds at Super Bowl Radio Row
…America and China, Laura Morin, says a big name is representing California almonds at the big game festivities-Coach Prime Dione Sanders. ”So, what that means is the Friday before the…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
…National Seed Strategy, developed in 2015, to increase the native seed supply commercially for restoration, thus ensuring ecosystem resilience and the health and prosperity of future generations, including rural, agricultural,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-29-25
…pause federal grants and loans. They explore how this decision affects various agricultural programs, including USDA grants, rural development loans, and farmer’s market promotions. They highlight the potential consequences for…
Rollins Emphasized Priority to Disburse Disaster Assistance to Farmers, Supports Mass Deportation Policies
…Trump’s nominee for USDA Secretary, Brooke Rollins, emphasized her priority to disburse $10 billion in disaster assistance to farmers, approved by the Biden administration. She also expressed support for the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-28-25
…and the mixed reactions from different stakeholders. Later, the hosts address environmental and animal rights criticisms highlighted during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting, emphasizing the importance of educated…