…tariff policies have helped secure new international trade agreements and improve agricultural trade opportunities. Supporters point to recently negotiated trade deals and efforts to reduce the agricultural trade deficit as…
Pollinator Week Webinar to Highlight California Habitat Projects
…3 to 4 p.m., the webinar is designed to provide attendees with a closer look at projects that support pollinator populations while benefiting agricultural and natural landscapes. Organizers say the…
FFA Surpasses One Million Members: Kristy Meyer Shares Why the Future of Agriculture Is Bright
…agricultural education programs in their schools. FFA is an intracurricular organization, meaning participation is connected directly to agricultural education classes. Students benefit from: Leadership training Public speaking opportunities Community service…
FFA Prepares Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders Ahead of National Convention
…connected to agricultural education programs offered through schools. Students enrolled in agricultural education classes have opportunities to participate in FFA activities, leadership events, and supervised agricultural experiences that help prepare…
How Rural Electrification Changed American Agriculture Forever
A Look Back at Life on the Farm Before Electricity For much of America’s agricultural history, rural life operated without one of the modern conveniences most people take for granted…
California Farm Bureau Highlights Growing Food Animal Veterinarian Shortage
…consumers. As concerns about animal health threats continue to grow, access to qualified veterinary professionals remains an important component of maintaining a resilient agricultural system. Survey Aims to Address Food…
Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn Talks California Strawberries, Berry Innovation, Labor, Water, and the Future of Farming
…iconic Driscoll’s label. What many consumers don’t realize is the enormous network of family farmers, innovation, and agricultural expertise behind every package of berries. “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni sat…
Driscoll’s CEO Says Consumer Education Key to Agriculture’s Future
…the second part of an AgNet News Hour interview, Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn discussed the importance of public engagement, agricultural policy, labor regulations, and the future of berry production in…
The History of Irrigation: From Ancient Civilizations to Modern American Agriculture
…that support modern society. However, the concept of irrigation is far from new. Its origins stretch back thousands of years to some of the earliest agricultural civilizations in human history….
California Trucking Industry Faces Ongoing Pressure From Fuel and Insurance Costs
Photo by Josh Withers on Unsplash California’s agricultural transportation sector continues to navigate a challenging operating environment, according to insights shared on AgNet News Hour. Mark Woods of Wildwood Trucking in…
Driscoll’s CEO Discusses Berry Markets, California Farming Challenges
…to maintain long-term agricultural viability. The CEO also discussed organic production, noting that Driscoll’s accounts for more than half of organic berry sales in North America. However, organic strawberries can…
The History of Soybeans in America: From Ship Ballast to Agricultural Powerhouse
…into an agricultural powerhouse. Soybeans Today Modern soybean production is a cornerstone of the American agricultural economy. Millions of acres are planted annually, and the United States remains one of…
Harvest Replay: How Innovate Ag Is Helping Specialty Crop Growers Turn Data Into Profit
…to his agricultural roots. Today, the company works with hundreds of farms across the United States, Latin America, and Europe, focusing on one goal: helping growers identify operational inefficiencies and…
Why Is Corn Called Corn? The Surprising History Behind Agriculture’s Most Familiar Crop
…is far more interesting than many people realize. According to agricultural historian Mark Oppold, the term “corn” has historically meant different things depending on where you lived in the English-speaking…