DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: First Major Agriculture Revolution The 1870s was the first major agricultural revolution with moving from…
Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Proceed
…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…
Voices of the Valley: Agritourism – From Goat Yoga to Pumpkin Patches
…episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
…windrow sampling and discuss the importance of reporting beetle infestations to local agricultural commissioners. In addition to Fann, regional pest control advisors (PCAs) and University of California farm advisors or…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-26-25
…surrounding these programs, such as forced labor and lack of proper compensation for inmates. The episode concludes with a discussion on the benefits of agricultural education, drawing parallels between prison…
California Senate Bill Seeks to Protect Farmland from Development
A new bill before the California State Legislature aims to provide financial incentives for landowners who commit to keeping their land in agricultural use. Introduced by State Senator David Cortese,…
CALP is accepting applications for its class 55
The California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) is accepting applications for its class 55, targeting mid-career professionals in agriculture, including growers, farmers, and horticulturalists. The 17-month intensive program, which costs over…
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
DepositPhotos image At last week’s National Ethanol Conference, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper expressed frustration over the removal of a year-round E15 sales provision from December’s…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-25-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss pressing agricultural issues in California….
EU Considering Import Restrictions from U.S.
…She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
…the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and…
Agricultural Equipment Soft Market Reflects Broader Economic Uncertainty
DepositPhotos image A soft market for agricultural equipment over the past year, reflects broader economic uncertainty. This uncertainty is attributed to potential weather issues, commodity market fluctuations, geopolitical concerns, and…
US Apple Association Reports Fresh Apple Storage
Ripe juicy red apples in a container. Production facilities of large warehouse – grading, packing and storage of crops. DepositPhotos image The US Apple Association reported that as of February…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-24-25
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time…