…also addressed the importance of aiding native pollinators, including species like the monarch butterfly, which was recently listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Lewis emphasized the…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
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American Agriculture History Minute: Harvesting Corn by Hand Continues Today
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USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
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AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-15-25
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
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
DepositPhotos image House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig released a statement criticizing a new Republican proposal she says would reduce funding for essential farm bill programs in order to…
November U.S. Beef Exports
…U.S. Meat Export Federation continues to anticipate these positive trends to continue through the year. November U.S. Beef Exports Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Walnut Alliance of California Formed
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American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio State University Founded
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USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
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USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the withdrawal of the proposed rule, Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, originally issued on June 28,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…offers scholarships and internships to support the next generation of ag professionals. Sabrina reports on comments from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on key initiatives and new regulations implemented by…
U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
…over 130 million birds, affecting commercial, backyard, and wild birds in all 50 states. In a press release, USDA says the U.S. had built poultry vaccine stocks after the last…