DepositPhotos image National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew joined leaders from G7 farmers’ organizations in Sicily to stress the critical role farmers play in creating sustainable food systems. The…
Food System Leaders Urge for Continued Nutrition Security Funding
DepositPhotos image At the 2024 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting, three experts called for increased support for nutrition security programs. The discussion focused on integrating…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-07-24
…sustainability, and biodiversity. Sabrina also interviews Mollie Van Lieu about the partnership between the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and Kids Eat in Color. They discuss the collaboration’s progress…
Integrating AI in Pest Management
…methods are often reactive and inefficient. However, by incorporating AGI, farmers can proactively monitor and address pest issues. This approach allows for precise pest identification, improved decision-making, and reduced pesticide…
New California Law Limits Non-Agricultural Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides
…changes aim to protect pollinators essential to maintaining healthy ecosystems and sustainable agriculture. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
DepositPhotos image The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is inviting qualified U.S. food producers to participate in the North American Neighbors 2024 Virtual Trade Event (VTE) on December 3-4, 2024….
American Agriculture History Minute: Agronomist Played a Key Role in the Green Revolution
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. DepositPhotos image Norman Borlaug, in 2004. By Ben Zinner, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons He was…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…commissioner and USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie. The USDA is responding to the devastation by streamlining processes to help farmers recover. Bonnie highlights the importance of…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
…Forest Service emphasized that these investments will grow tree canopies and build resilience in communities that need it most. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
UC ANR Releases First Manual on Olive Oil Production
…producers maintain their edge in the global market through efficiency and quality improvement. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
Innovations Discussed at Innovations Discussed at World Dairy Expo
Automatic cow milking facility at cattle dairy farm. DepositPhotos image At the World Dairy Expo, dairy farmers and industry representatives gathered to discuss innovations in dairy, with a focus on…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
…effect 60 days after publication, with interim guidance available by the end of October. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
With the expiration of the extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, U.S. farmers and ranchers could already be feeling the impact. Key programs supporting agriculture have been disrupted, and uncertainty…
Video: Robert Bonnie Message for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene
…USDA is reallocating staff to manage the increased demands on services and ensure effective support for affected farmers. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…