Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information on incentive programs helping Central Valley growers with cover cropping and federal…
How USDA Supports U.S. Biomanufacturing Sector
…program here. How USDA Supports U.S. Biomanufacturing Sector Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
Voices of the Valley: Katie Chiapuzio from Braga Fresh on How Bees Benefit Produce
…Timmins, Communications Manager, to discuss the amazing nature of bees and how they contribute to agriculture. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today…
Vilsack Urges Toning Down Anti-China Rhetoric, Citing Farm Exports
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack suggests the U.S. needs to tone down its anti-China rhetoric or else billions in U.S. farm exports to China could be on the chopping block… From…
WRCCA Offering Funding Opportunities to Support the Next Generation of Agronomists
Western Region Certified Crop Advisors (WRCCA) is offering scholarships to students who plan to enter the agricultural workforce. A total of four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduates. “Those…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 03-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update and information about the Conservation Reserve Program. Tune in…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
The 2023 crop year was a difficult one for growers, largely due to pest damage. Navel orangeworm (NOW) was a particularly difficult pest to manage, which resulted in high levels…
Researchers: Blue-Green Algae Can Protect Honey Bees
A new way to protect important pollinators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) developed an edible antiviral treatment that can be…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
As part of the efforts to address the ongoing drought impacts on the Colorado River System, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation has unveiled a final plan outlined…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
…by visiting the RMA website at rma.usda.gov. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes an interview with RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger, the Westlands Water District surpasses its…
International Complications for U.S. Exports
…President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), said that higher shipping rates and logistical challenges around the world are concerning for all industries, not just agriculture. He…
Westlands Water District Surpasses Groundwater Recharge Goal
Westlands Water District has surpassed its goal for groundwater recharge over the last 12 months. The District has successfully recharged 380,000 acre-feet of surface water into its aquifers since March…