DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship Significant areas of farmland were abandoned during the Great Depression and…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-17-25
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Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
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Avocado Industry Facing Shortage
…5% of US demand. California’s avocado production will resume regular inspections mid-January and start new crop production later in the month, which should help alleviate the shortage. I’m Lorrie Boyer…
NFU Prioritizes Maintaining Viability of Farming Operations
DepositPhotos image The National Farmers Union (NFU) prioritizes maintaining the viability of farming operations amidst economic challenges, emphasizing the need for a robust safety net, strong crop insurance, and continued…
American Agriculture History Minute: Corn, and Corn Shelling
Antique Hand Operated Corn Sheller DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Corn, and Corn Shelling Corn of course holds a major…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-16-25
…– Focus on Pollinators: Josette Lewis of the Almond Board of California discusses pollinator health and sustainability. Topics include the benefits of blooming cover crops, support for native pollinators like…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health
DepositPhotos image At the recent Almond Conference, Josette Lewis, Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California, highlighted innovative practices to support pollinator populations and benefit…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
Charred truck in front of home burned to the ground in the recent wild fire fire storm in Redding, California. DepositPhotos image Although you’re hearing a lot about how the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Harvesting Corn by Hand Continues Today
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Harvesting Corn by Hand Continues Today From roughly the 1920s to the 1940s, harvesting corn…
USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
Gardener tending to organic crops and picking fresh produce from the rooftop garden. DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it is providing a total of $14.4…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-15-25
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Rebuilding Cattle Inventories Remains Ongoing Question
DepositPhotos image The process of rebuilding U.S. cattle inventories will remain an ongoing question well into 2025. Texas A&M extension livestock economist David Anderson says coming into 2024, the beef…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
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