BeeHero, a startup founded in 2017 and operating in Israel and California, is using technology to transform agricultural pollination. The company provides precision pollination services, working with both beekeepers and…
Signup for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Continues
…for both Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) and Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) by December 20, 2024. ACEP protects the agricultural viability and related conservation values of eligible land by limiting non-agricultural uses which negatively affect…
Hunger Crisis in America: Feeding America CEO Urges Action
…contributions of America’s agricultural community, she urged continued unity and action. “When we are united, we can really make a big impact on hunger.” Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Sabrina Halvorson Honored as 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year
…Council of the World Agricultural Forum. This award celebrates her unwavering dedication to agricultural broadcasting and her role in fostering an informed farming community across the United States. Sponsored Content…
USDA to Gather 2024 Crop Data from California Producers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) will soon start collecting information for its 2024 Agricultural Survey. Beginning in late November, over 2,000 producers across…
California Congressman Joins Hurricane Damage Tour in Southeast
DepositPhotos image Representative Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers on a tour of agricultural damage in Florida and Georgia caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The visit,…
Vilsack Spotlights Ag in Climate Mitigation at COP29
By President.az, CC BY 4.0/Wikimedia image The Agriculture Secretary discussed various U.S. agricultural focused efforts in climate mitigation and economic development during Tuesday’s highlight day on ag at the United…
USDA Breaks Ground on Advanced Agricultural Research Facility at UC Davis
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has begun construction on a state-of-the-art Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) at the University of California, Davis. This 59,000-square-foot facility will unite four…
Plant Odors Offer Hope for Sustainable Agriculture
…attract beneficial insects. Such insights could reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, benefiting both productivity and environmental health. The study also highlights potential agricultural applications, such as using companion plants like…
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
…The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) will manage about $1 million of the grant to explore automated solutions, such as potting machines and weed-spraying robots,…
American Agriculture History Minute: How Crops Migrated West
…in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Farmers arriving from many different regions of the U .S. brought their special agricultural ideas with them. Those producers who had settled in New…
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
…retaliatory tariffs on U.S. meat exports to China, securing better access to the Australian beef market, and easing regulations impacting beef and pork exports to Taiwan. The Meat Institute also…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025. While applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)…
Future of U.S. Biofuels Hinges on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives
DepositPhotos image Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could drive significant growth in the U.S. biofuels sector, but the industry’s success will depend on favorable market and regulatory conditions. Agricultural feedstocks are…