…improve farming operations, especially in light of constrained profits. A new addition this year is a pancake breakfast following a worship service, with the trade show starting at 3 PM…
Hansen Industries Showcases Energy-Efficient Ventilation at World Ag Expo
…sustainability in livestock operations. “From refrigeration to the light bulb, we can help,” Hansen said, reinforcing the company’s broad range of agricultural solutions. The World Ag Expo, one of the…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…especially in light of competition from more affordable proteins. Randy Blach, CattleFax chief executive officer, concluded the session with an overall positive outlook, and noted that strong margins in the…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…truly better together, and we are proud to highlight the invaluable contributions of our four-legged farm companions through the Farm Dog of the Year award.” A panel of judges with…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-16-25
…USDA’s New Rule for Poultry Industry: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sheds light on a newly finalized rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The discussion explores the revamped poultry tournament…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…immigration and deportation, particularly in light of President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. They examine the anxiety among Californians, including those here legally, due to potential mass deportations, and the broader…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
…fires burned over 4.2 million acres and filled the air with dense smoke and ash. Wildfire smoke blocks sunlight, which reduces photosynthesis—trees’ ability to produce carbohydrates that are essential for…
Farm Struggles Similar to Those Seen in 1980’s Continue to Impact Growers
…say that it’s a bad time, but it’s a, for many farmers, it’s a difficult time they’re trying to get through and hopefully see some better light at the end…
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
…with almond shipments increasing and decrease in pistachio shipments. Several industry groups have filed lawsuits against the EPA over its finalized emissions standards for heavy-duty and light– to medium-duty vehicles….
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
Tips for staying safe while grilling on this Independence Day. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by urban_light/DepositPhotos On July Fourth, the aroma of barbecue will fill…
Additional Lawsuits Brought Against EPAs Heavy-Duty Truck Rule
Clean Fuels Alliance America, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), and the National Farmers Union (NFU) have filed lawsuits against the EPA over its finalized emissions standards for heavy-duty and light-…
Wildfires Threaten CA Wine Country
…Sites Fire in Colusa County has burned more than 19,000 acres and continues burning. CEO of Fisher Wines, Rob Fisher, discusses the intricacies of growing wine grapes. Light smoke haze…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA, all of which have the new U.S. Farmed label. The label gives consumers the ability to identify and purchase locally grown…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
…unique and enhanced characteristics to accompany the prevailing industry variety, the Improved French prune. UC Davis Prune Breeding Program Manager Sarah Castro said UC Yolo Gold, a patented gourmet product,…