…Washington Carver, who was director of agricultural research at Tuskegee Institute at the time, pioneered finding new uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes and soybeans, and thus helped diversify Southern agriculture….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-27-25
…a group of farmers files a lawsuit against the USDA. The lawsuit addresses the Trump administration’s deletion of decades-worth of climate change data, a crucial source of information for agricultural…
Canada Stocks Avian Flu Vaccine as H5N1 Detected in U.S. Rats
…vaccine to protect individuals at the highest risk of exposure. Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization has recommended targeted vaccinations for those handling infected animals, including laboratory workers and others…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Major Agriculture Revolution
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: First Major Agriculture Revolution The 1870s was the first major agricultural revolution with moving from…
Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Proceed
…while also creating new jobs for American workers. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
…windrow sampling and discuss the importance of reporting beetle infestations to local agricultural commissioners. In addition to Fann, regional pest control advisors (PCAs) and University of California farm advisors or…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-26-25
…surrounding these programs, such as forced labor and lack of proper compensation for inmates. The episode concludes with a discussion on the benefits of agricultural education, drawing parallels between prison…
California Senate Bill Seeks to Protect Farmland from Development
A new bill before the California State Legislature aims to provide financial incentives for landowners who commit to keeping their land in agricultural use. Introduced by State Senator David Cortese,…
CALP is accepting applications for its class 55
The California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) is accepting applications for its class 55, targeting mid-career professionals in agriculture, including growers, farmers, and horticulturalists. The 17-month intensive program, which costs over…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-25-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss pressing agricultural issues in California….
Agricultural Equipment Soft Market Reflects Broader Economic Uncertainty
DepositPhotos image A soft market for agricultural equipment over the past year, reflects broader economic uncertainty. This uncertainty is attributed to potential weather issues, commodity market fluctuations, geopolitical concerns, and…
Applications Open for California Agricultural Leadership Program Class 55
The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is now accepting applications for Class 55 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP), a premier leadership development initiative for mid-career professionals in the…
Ranking Members of Agriculture Committees Demand Answers on Food Aid Disruptions
…American-grown food aid. The pause raises concerns about potential impacts on American farmers and U.S. agricultural markets. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Klobuchar and Craig stated, “We…
American Agriculture History Minute: Future Bright for Colorado After Discovery of Gold, Silver, and the Railroad
…1870s brought a brighter future. Colorado held its first state fair in 1879, Colorado Agricultural College, now Colorado State University opened about a year later. That’s today’s American Agriculture History…