…FFA I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute Future Farmers of America Begins Henry C. Groseclose is an important part of American agricultural history….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-25-25
…agricultural technologies, such as autonomous vineyard equipment and robotics, to address labor challenges and improve efficiency. The last segment goes over ‘hot button’ ag issues and headline news including water…
CDFA Discusses Benefits of Urban Agriculture
…Additionally, the CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has rebranded to the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability, reflecting its evolution in sustainable farming over 30 years. CDFA Discusses…
Western Tree Nut Association Submits Comments to CA DPR on Use of Paraquat
The Western Tree Nut Association has submitted comments to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CA/DPR) on the use of paraquat, emphasizing its importance as a broad-spectrum herbicide, especially in…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Christmas Tree Promotion Board
…members—11 producers and one importer—who collaborate to support the Christmas tree industry in the United States. Producers from three regions are eligible for nomination. The Western Region, which includes states…
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Bootheel Logging Industry Begins
…History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Bootheel Logging Industry Begins Agricultural development flourish in most Midwestern states, including Missouri. But the Missouri Bootheel remains swampy and subject to flooding…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…including blizzards and hail in the Midwest and warm temperatures in California. Nick Hagany interviewed Mando Perez, President of the California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA), about citrus farming…
EU Postpones Retaliatory Tariffs Amid Ongoing Negotiations
…underscores the heightened trade tensions between the two economies. The U.S. and EU have faced several trade disputes in recent years, covering issues from digital taxation to agricultural standards. Both…
CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Workshops
…Water Assessment Workshops Lessons Learned from Recent Pre Harvest Agricultural Water Outreach Produce Safety Alliance During this webinar, PSA shared lessons learned during recent Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Outreach efforts, including…
CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host International Buyers
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Agricultural Export Council and Fresno Center for International Trade Development, is hosting over 15 international buyers from Southeast…
Over $1.6 Million Raised for FFA
…brought in more than $1.4 million. The funds will support agricultural education and FFA programs at local, state, and national levels. Give FFA Day was created to help shape the…
American Agriculture History Minute: State of Missouri Admitted to the Union
…the time of its admission, the western border of Missouri was a straight line from Iowa to Arkansas. It was based on the confluence of the Caw River with the…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…the American Farm Bureau. Since two-thirds of U.S. agricultural exports are shipped overseas, higher transportation expenses could make it more difficult for farmers to compete in global markets. The proposed…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…National Grocers Association National Milk Producers Federation National Oilseed Processors Association National Pork Producers Council National Restaurant Association North American Millers’ Association Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association Plant Based…