Using technology to prevent pest invasions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) is a destructive agricultural pest in many parts of the…
Zero-Emission Agricultural UTV Program Immensely Popular and Successful
…now where the technology is.” Listen to the radio report below. Zero-Emission Agricultural UTV Program Immensely Popular and Successful About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Science is an Important Part of Agriculture
…This week we’re focusing on technology in agriculture. New innovations in genetic technologies, such as CRISPR/Cas systems and small interfering ribonucleic acid (RNA), are helping to expand our understanding and…
AgTechX Food Safety Technology Event at Reedley College August 18
…the radio report below. AgTechX Food Safety Technology Event at Reedley College August 18 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
VofV: Grimmway Farms’ Jeff Morrison on Using Business Acumen to Direct Agtech Investments
…of agriculture to dictate the choices his company makes on the technology side. For Morrison, solving the puzzle of how best to use agtech to make a return on a…
California is Experiencing a Shortage of Ag Mechanics Teachers
Agriculture education in California is continually going through struggles as it attempts to keep up with the growing population of students joining agriculture programs. While the expansion of agriculture education…
VofV: Tom Nunes and Monitoring the Speed of Technology Adoption on the Farm
…out more at WGA.com. The Nunes Company President Tom “T5” Nunes joins the podcast to discuss how his company remains nimble and open to technology adoption in an industry beset…
Borlaug Fellows Announced
…by USDA. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has announced the 2022 Borlaug Fellows. Since 2004, the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program has promoted agricultural productivity, food…
Popcorn’s Effects on Gut Microbiomes
…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 News Hour. She was recently named…
Rep. Thompson on Priorities for Agriculture, Climate
…The House Agriculture Committee recently discussed The Role of Climate Research in Agricultural Resiliency.” Ranking Member, Representative Glenn G.T. Thompson gave his four guiding principles on the matter. “Climate policies…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…ag technology. “Farmers Union members stand firm in their fight against consolidation and corporate monopolies in agriculture, and the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act takes concrete actions to give…
APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects
…Management Projects Sabrina Halvorson 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…
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….
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…boundaries to community gardens, urban agriculture plays an important role in connecting producers and consumers to food, agriculture, and one another while contributing to the local economy. The Agriculture Improvement…