DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. There’s a Hall of Fame for every major sport and many institutions, and so it is with agriculture. The…
UC Davis Researchers Study Food Safety of Waxing Roller Brushes
DepositPhotos image Waxing roller brushes are essential in packinghouses for applying wax to fruits and vegetables, but they may also pose food safety risks. Industry concerns over cleaning and sanitizing…
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
DepositPhotos image The Meat Institute has urged the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to adopt a robust trade policy for 2025 to support the meat and poultry industry. In comments submitted…
USDA Announces Investment to Conserve Forestlands Nationwide
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service has committed over $265 million to conserve nearly 335,000 acres of important forestlands across 17 states. This investment, supported by…
Supporting Local and Regional Food System Development
DepositPhotos image A series of USDA grants were issued to projects under a set of local and regional food system development and promotion programs. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content…
American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Adjustments After the Civil War
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. During the Civil War, wheat prices were higher. Many producers planted more wheat. With the end of the war,…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
…visit almonds.com and subscribe to ABC’s podcast, Almond Journey, available on all major streaming platforms. Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 11-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. California almonds had some market access issues in Italy this last crop year around mold inspections. The Almond Board of…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) is set to begin a reevaluation of paraquat dichloride, a powerful herbicide, in response to new state law AB 1963. The…
CDC Urges Increased Testing for H5N1 in Dairy Farm Workers
DepositPhotos image The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for expanded testing of dairy farm employees after a recent study showed possible H5N1 bird flu infections among…
American Agriculture History Minute: Trade, Barter, Pay Taxes
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. As settlers moved west across the Mississippi River, great expansion continued. Early farmers planted crops that supplied their families…
Salton Sea Restoration Project Expands to Protect Air Quality and Wildlife
A drone image shows the New River Diversion Structure near the location of a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Species Conservation Habitat Project Expansion at the Salton Sea in Imperial County,…
Speculation Starts on Next Agriculture Secretary
DepositPhotos image Speculation has already begun on who the next Secretary of Agriculture will be when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Successful Farming says Texas Ag…
USDA Invests $85 Million to Boost Organic Market Opportunities Nationwide
DepositPhotos image The USDA has allocated $85 million in grants to strengthen organic markets nationwide, with California avocado farmers among the notable recipients. This funding is part of the USDA’s…