…and inflation impacting energy and supplies have made it difficult to farm,” Turner explained. These challenges have pushed many farmers to reevaluate their operations, leading to the removal of 67,000…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-26-24
…at if there’s any help coming for those poultry farmers affected. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…seen during earlier trade disputes. While some California farmers might welcome the administration’s intent to reduce regulations, they remain wary of the trade-offs. “Farmers might gain from fewer domestic regulations,”…
COP29 Wraps Up with Mixed Outcomes and Lingering Disputes
…commitments in future negotiations. COP29 Wraps Up with Mixed Outcomes and Lingering Disputes/em> Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-25-24
…agriculture. From potential tariff increases to non-tariff trade barriers, we explore the challenges and opportunities for farmers in navigating global markets. Tune in to hear insights on what lies ahead…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
…why farmers and ranchers are so essential,” he said. He also noted the critical role urban agriculture can play in shaping agricultural policy. By bridging the gap between urban consumers…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…for USMEF. While China has been a major player, USMEF is also investing in newer markets like Africa, Central America, and South America. Colombia and Mexico stand out, with Mexico…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…to collaborate on key issues facing rural America. The National Farmers Union (NFU) expressed hope that Rollins’ rural upbringing and agricultural experience would inform her leadership. NFU President Rob Larew…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-22-24
…Sherry also shares her hopes for collaboration between ranchers, policymakers, and environmental groups to implement meaningful land management solutions. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
…supports farmers in replacing older equipment with cleaner alternatives. He also spoke about the challenges facing agriculture, including low commodity prices, difficult export markets, and increasingly strict regulations. Despite these…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity in Early Agriculture
By actionphoto50/DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnicity made a big difference in early American agriculture. German Americans, for example, brought with them practices and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 11-21-24
…Elizabeth Watkins and how cooking can help people learn about the almond industry. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Almond Update: Elizabeth Watkins on Bridging Farming, Food, and Education
…eventually propelled her to national recognition on Chopped Junior. Watkins credits her farm upbringing for instilling resilience and adaptability—traits she relied on during the intense competition. After earning her master’s…
BeeHero: Revolutionizing Pollination Through Technology
…you eat is pollinated by a honeybee,” Shaw explained. Bees play a vital role not only in producing food but also in maintaining the seed banks necessary for future crops….