…and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member…
MSOB: Biological Control Becoming More Viable with Drones
Biological control practices are widely used in farming systems; however, adoption has been relatively slow. UAV-IQ Co-founder and Business Development Manager, Thomas Grandperrin said that drones offer growers an opportunity…
General Mills Invests $3 Million to Scale Eco-Harvest by ESMC
…Blurpeace using CommonsHelper., Public Domain General Mills and Ecosystem Services Market Consortium announced a multi-year roadmap to scale Eco-Harvest. The market program by ESMC recognizes and rewards farmers for beneficial…
Survey Seeks Farmer Experience with On-Farm Conservation Programs
California farmers are being asked for their perspective on on-farm conservation programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Pollinator Partnership is conducting an online survey seeking feedback…
2022 Dairy Sustainability Award Winners
…Steve and Cheryl Schlangen Dairy Farm, Albany, Minnesota; which were all awarded Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. 2022 Dairy Sustainability Award…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…nomination is receiving a significant amount of support from a variety of industry groups. COURTESY: USDA “Expanding U.S. agricultural export opportunities requires all hands on deck,” said Jim Mulhern, President…
Secretary Vilsack on Ukraine
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke with farm broadcasters recently and on the topic of the war in Ukraine and its effects on agriculture, he discussed production losses. Secretary Thomas J….
FFA Members Head to Washington, D.C.
…a hands-on activity. Members will also analyze the needs of their communities and develop wide-ranging and high-impact community service initiatives. The NAFB contributed to this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s…
Appeals Court Classifies Bees as Fish Under Endangered Species Act
…under CESA. Ag groups such as the California Farm Bureau Federation and Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) have expressed concern for what this could mean moving forward. “The bottom line…
Cattle, Water Industry Reps Gives Insights During First WOTUS Roundtable
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-08-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers land following due to lack of water availability, the pollinator partnership on-farm conservation…
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Provides Resources for Educators
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has created educational resources for teachers and parents of all backgrounds across the county. The Executive Director of the organization, Daniel Meloy, works…
Celebrate Avocados in June
…in central and South America and were planted in Florida in 1833 then in California in 1856 according to the USDA California now accounts for the majority of US avocado…
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
New programs administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) are helping to bolster local food purchasing efforts. Initiatives such as the Local Food Purchase Assistance…