Courtesy of National FFA Organization I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The first FFA national convention was held in Kansas City in 1928. Kansas City would, by…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 11-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Today’s guest in Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who joins us to…
Almond Update: California Almond Board Courts Mexican Bakers with Central Valley Tour
…Jeffers, who leads North American market development at the Almond Board, explained that a 2023 Deloitte study identified baked goods as the largest food category in Mexico. Recognizing this, the…
U.S. Census Bureau Finds Child Supplemental Poverty Rates Lower Than Official Rates in Most States
…hardship and assistance. For the years 2021 to 2023, the national average child official poverty rate was 15.1%, while the SPM averaged 10.4%. In 2021, the child SPM rate fell…
NRCS Announces $1.5 Billion for Conservation Projects Aimed at Climate Action and Resource Protection
…in California. This investment is funded through the Farm Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda. With an unprecedented $19.5 billion earmarked…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ralston Purina Company Formed
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Opel with an American Agriculture History Minute. As American agriculture expanded, farmers continued to make improvements in their production of grain, and by the late 1880s,…
Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture
…agencies face more restrictions when enforcing environmental regulations, such as those under the National Environmental Policy Act. Tax relief for farmers and ranchers is another priority. Lane emphasized the importance…
Sonoma County Votes Down Animal Containment Measure, Early Results Show
…the Sonoma County elections page. In a win for farmers, Sonoma County voters struck down Measure J, a proposal to prohibit Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) outside the Coastal Zone….
Farmers’ Optimism Rose Ahead of U.S. Election, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows
…expectations for the agricultural economy’s future. The Future Expectations Index jumped 30 points to 124, while the Current Conditions Index climbed to 95, reflecting ongoing concerns about the current economy…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 11-06-24
…quality and functionality in farm footwear. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
New Funding to Protect California Strawberries from Harmful Pathogen
DepositPhotos image The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $149,662 Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) to…
New Legislation Aims to Support Farmers’ Financial Needs for 2024
…legislation represents a key step towards sustaining farmers through volatile financial conditions. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-05-24
…us a behind the scenes look at reporting on the story and tells us what he saw while investigating. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
USDA Workshop Sets Research Roadmap for Tackling PFAS Challenges in Agriculture
…its partners plan to implement these research insights, creating practical tools and strategies for U.S. farmers to maintain safe, sustainable food systems. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….