…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….
Signup for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Continues
…those interested can apply at any time, to be considered for the FY 2025 IRA funding opportunities, complete and eligible applications must be received by the following National cutoff dates…
Hunger Crisis in America: Feeding America CEO Urges Action
…contributions of America’s agricultural community, she urged continued unity and action. “When we are united, we can really make a big impact on hunger.” Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Attempt to Restrict Westward Movement
By ljphoto/DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Westward expansion in the U .S. did not come easy or did not come early on. The British…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 11-20-24
…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…
Sabrina Halvorson Honored as 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year
…three decades of experience, Halvorson has earned acclaim for her journalistic integrity and ability to tackle complex topics impacting American farmers. Earlier this year, she was named to the Expert…
USDA to Gather 2024 Crop Data from California Producers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) will soon start collecting information for its 2024 Agricultural Survey. Beginning in late November, over 2,000 producers across…
California Congressman Joins Hurricane Damage Tour in Southeast
…organized by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, focused on assessing the impact on farmers and rural communities in the Southeast. The delegation, which included Representatives Austin Scott (GA-08),…