…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….
USDA Awards $33.5 Million to Boost Local Food Systems Across 43 States
…This funding, provided through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), supports 113 projects in 43 states and territories through three grant programs: the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), the Local…
Vilsack Explains H5N1Testing in Milk Samples
…where we have a more intense concentration of dairy operations in California, we’re continuing to see more and more herds being impacted.” Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-04-24
…at HowGood. Listen 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…
ROAR Grant Supports Research to Protect California’s Strawberry Crop
…pathogen endangers strawberry crops and, consequently, the livelihoods of many growers. To address this issue, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $149,662 Rapid Outcomes from…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-01-24
…We also have this week’s Almond Update, with a look at the upcoming Almond Conference. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
…Prohibition’s end, mandates that wine is sold through separate importers, distributors, and retailers. This setup restricts direct international sales, ensuring that most profits from imported wine benefit American companies. Unlike…
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
…compounded by challenges like low crop prices, high operational costs, and increasing SGMA enforcement. These financial pressures make it difficult for farmers to secure necessary loans, pushing some to consider…