…the armies. Women kept up their usual washing, cooking, and sowing, as well as tending to livestock and crops. And now, over 150 years later, women lead many agricultural associations….
Almond Update: Global Marketing Efforts Highlighted at Almond Conference
…bolstering the agricultural sector’s contributions to the economy. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
U.S. Wins USMCA Biotechnology Dispute with Mexico, Securing Market Access for GE Corn
…longstanding position that agricultural trade policies must be grounded in science and should not disrupt established trade flows,” stated USTR Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip. The dispute arose after Mexico…
California Walnut Commission Receives $7 Million to Boost Global Exports
DepositPhotos image The California Walnut Commission (CWC) announced it has been awarded $7 million in funding from the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program’s (RAPP) second round of grants. The funding aims…
American Seed Trade Association Receives $1 Million to Expand Global Markets
DepositPhotos image The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) announced it has received $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-23-24
…shares fascinating agricultural Christmas traditions from around the world, such as the Slavic tradition of placing straw under the tablecloth and the English practice of wassailing apple trees. Lorrie talks…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
…Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator Bruce Summers, these projects will help create new revenue streams for small and mid-sized producers, diversify agricultural markets, and provide economic opportunities for local communities. One…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
…$489 billion in crop and livestock value annually. FEMA estimates that the U .S. loses approximately $3.4 billion in agricultural value each year due to natural hazards, primarily drought, or…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
…only as needed. Dr. Spencer Walse from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) explored fumigation methods for both incoming stockpiles and stored products. He emphasized choosing treatments based on specific pest…
Farm Bureau Pleads for Farmer Aid as Funding Bill Falters Following Musk Tweet
…years. As debate continues, farmers, lenders, and rural communities wait anxiously for a decision that could shape America’s agricultural landscape for years to come. The full text of the AFBF…
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
…Agricultural Traditions 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…
Mass Deportation and What That May Mean for The Agriculture Industry
Lake Forest, California: Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. DepositPhotos image The President-Elect’s threat of a blanket deportation…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
…hardships in the agricultural sector. The American Farm Bureau Federation also emphasized the importance of maintaining support for agricultural producers during these challenging times. “This extension is critical to ensure…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…agricultural science information to a diverse audience including professionals, academics, and students. Key topics include water quality and quantity, regenerative agriculture, soil health, data usage on farms, and sustainable pest…