…its advocacy for better conservation policies, providing science-based recommendations to lawmakers. Efforts included pushing for pollinator-friendly pesticide regulations and emphasizing the importance of sustainable land management. The report also highlighted…
Cattle Don’t Spread Cheatgrass According to New Study
…cattle graze, they improve soil health for native plants. This study shows that grazing isn’t just practical—it’s essential for land management,” she explained. The study encourages better cooperation between ranchers…
New Funding to Protect California Strawberries from Harmful Pathogen
…effective risk management strategies to protect their crops from Fof, safeguarding the state’s strawberry industry from potential losses. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
USDA Workshop Sets Research Roadmap for Tackling PFAS Challenges in Agriculture
…the chemicals from soils and water. ARS Senior Management Advisor Dr. David Knaebel emphasized that the workshop’s findings will guide efforts to mitigate PFAS impacts on agriculture. The USDA and…
USDA Awards $33.5 Million to Boost Local Food Systems Across 43 States
…Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin will use FMPP funds to train 100 farmers in business management, enhancing sales and profitability. Meanwhile, LFPP is awarding $14.1 million to 43 projects focused…
ROAR Grant Supports Research to Protect California’s Strawberry Crop
…Feldmann, is focusing on developing genetic resistance to Fof and studying the fungus’s airborne spores, which increase the risk of widespread contamination. This knowledge will help establish risk management strategies…
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
Shutterstock image The California Farm Bureau reports a significant decline in San Joaquin Valley land values, attributed primarily to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). SGMA restricts groundwater pumping, which…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
The Almond Board of California’s upcoming Almond Conference will bring vital information and practical guidance to growers facing challenging decisions around land use due to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
Pilot Project Points to “Food for Opportunity”
DepositPhotos image A USDA pilot program focuses on incorporation non-traditional commodities into its McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnic Groups Important Role in Early Agriculture
STURBRIDGE, MA: Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, as seen on Jun 26, 2016. It is a living museum which re-creates life in rural New England during the 1790s through…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-30-24
…habitat on working landscapes through the management of National Forests and voluntary conservation assistance on private agricultural lands. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…conservation practices and provide resources such as federal cost-sharing programs. Programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) offer financial support to farmers who integrate pollinator-friendly habitats into their land management…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…at FIRA. She highlighted advancements such as autonomous tractors, robotic weeders, and new pest management tools, all designed to ease the workload for farmers. “It’s fascinating to see technology evolving…
Almond Board Prepares for December Conference
DepositPhotos image The Almond Conference, a key event for almond growers, is scheduled for December 10-12 this year. Among the topics featured are insights into new pest management strategies. Lauren…






















