…Sims. This 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….
American Agriculture History Minute: Louisiana Territory Purchased
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Louisiana Territory Purchased The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 from the French…
Trump Threatens to Reassert U.S. Control Over Panama Canal
Large ships wait to transit the Miraflores locks in the Panama Canal, just outside Panama City. DepositPhotos image Reports say President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to take back control of…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-27-24
…aims to support young women pursuing Western-affiliated degrees. Erin highlights last year’s inaugural scholarship winner, Caitlin Collins, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and empowering women in the Western industry….
U.S. Wins USMCA Biotechnology Dispute with Mexico, Securing Market Access for GE Corn
DepositPhotos image The United States has successfully resolved a critical trade dispute with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), securing a victory for American agriculture. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine…
California Walnut Commission Receives $7 Million to Boost Global Exports
…market access for California walnuts.” California walnuts are recognized for their nutritional value and are shipped worldwide, with the state producing 99% of all walnuts grown in the United States….
Supporting Women in Western Industries with $30,000 Scholarship
DepositPhotos image Durango Boots is making a impact on the Western community through its National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship, but the deadline is just days away. The scholarship awards…
California Navel Orangeworm Program Looking For More Participation
…Control Branch, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Plant Protection and Quarantine, and the California tree nut industry. California Navel Orangeworm Program…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
…the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Here are some of the key findings: According to USDA, there are 1.9 million farms in the United States that are responsible for producing…
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
DepositPhotos image The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a new strategy aimed at strengthening its commitment to Tribal Nations and enhancing opportunities…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-17-24
…Halvorson interviews Justin Whitehill about the United States Christmas tree industry. They discuss the year-round efforts and dedication required by growers to produce Christmas trees, explaining the lengthy process from…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
DepositPhotos image Farmers across the United States are facing growing financial pressures, and commodity groups are stepping up their calls for economic assistance as Congress continues to deliberate on a…
World Rice Balance Sheets Update
…2 million hundred weight, as we’re seeing a little bit of recent weakness in exports to western hemisphere markets for long grain. But offsetting that 2 million hundred weight increase…
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
…communities in the United States, people are less likely to get vaccinated against seasonal flu. This CDC program seeks to address this disparity among workers on farms in states that…