…California farmers are at the heart of global food production, but staying ahead requires constant innovation. To meet this challenge, Vine Connect bridges the gap between innovation and application by…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
…to explicitly fund the new APHIS tag requirement. Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-20-24
…local officials, and the broader implications for farmers. They also touch upon similar issues in Colorado, emphasizing the need to protect multi-generational farms from being taken for commercial interests. The…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
…are part of a larger $420 million national program funded by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. According to CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, the initiative supports climate-smart, resilient, and local food…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
DepositPhotos image The increased frequency of natural disasters has created a challenging environment for farmers. However, the effects of climate and weather-related disasters are not uniform, varying greatly depending on…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
…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 The…
Farm Bureau Pleads for Farmer Aid as Funding Bill Falters Following Musk Tweet
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to Congress late yesterday, urging lawmakers to consider the needs of farmers and ranchers as they debate…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…hosts acknowledge the beneficial applications of drones in agriculture, such as crop monitoring and livestock management. They consider the potential future need for airspace rights above private properties and the…
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
…Tribal governments, and incorporating Traditional Ecological Knowledge into conservation practices. Key parts of the strategy include building strong government-to-government relationships and ensuring that Tribal priorities shape future USDA policies. This…
Mass Deportation and What That May Mean for The Agriculture Industry
…will be focusing on certain individuals. Mass Deportation and What That May Mean for The Agriculture Industry “You’ll be looking at those individuals who pose a national security threat, a…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
…Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025, was unveiled on Tuesday evening. Agriculture organizations, including the National Farmers Union (NFU) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), have strongly advocated for swift action…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…broader impact on national health and dietary habits. Lorrie Boyer talks with Bryan Little, chief operating officer with Farm Employers Labor Services, a California Farm Bureau Affiliated Company, about creating…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…would need 20 years of use to match the sustainability of natural trees. Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
More Funding for Screwworm Management
…resources to respond to recent cases of New World screwworm in livestock in southern Mexico and Central America. Rusty Halvorson has more. More Funding for Screwworm Management What to Look…