…California. They discuss the state’s plans to revisit a decades-old ban on driverless agricultural vehicles, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges of using such technology in farming. The hosts particularly…
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
…through marketing efforts, funding and promoting studies about almonds’ health benefits, and ensuring best-of-class agricultural practices and food safety. ABC encourages eligible women, minorities and people with disabilities to consider…
Laser Technology Offers a New Approach to Weed Control
…Mikesell stated that one Laser Weeder can replace the work of about 70 laborers, reducing costs and alleviating concerns about labor shortages, overtime pay, and housing requirements for agricultural workers….
Precision Sprayer Earns Recognition at World Ag Expo
…aims to address key agricultural challenges, particularly in reducing labor and input costs. The ARA sprayer, recognized as one of the top ten new products at the expo, offers multiple…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-13-25
…specialty crops, enhancing trade assistance, and investing in prevention and mitigation programs for invasive pests and diseases. The discussion underscores the need for more funding and prioritization of agricultural research…
China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute
…Donald Trump imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports last Tuesday, China responded with its own 10% tariffs on U.S. goods, including agricultural equipment. The tariffs target more than…
Hansen Industries Showcases Energy-Efficient Ventilation at World Ag Expo
…sustainability in livestock operations. “From refrigeration to the light bulb, we can help,” Hansen said, reinforcing the company’s broad range of agricultural solutions. The World Ag Expo, one of the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-12-25
…and recognizing bias, especially for the agricultural community, as presented by Sabrina at the World Ag Expo. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
…including tackling countries’ unjustified barriers to products of agricultural biotechnology,” the USDA said in its statement. Mexico is the top export destination for U.S. corn, and in the 2023-2024 marketing…
AFBF Duvall Discusses Concerns Over Tariffs
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall discusses concerns over tariffs imposed by President Trump on Mexico, Canada, and China, which could increase the cost of agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-11-25
…technology like drones and electric vehicles, and how these innovations impact various sectors. The talk emphasizes the importance of different generations understanding the evolving agricultural landscape. Listen to previous AgNet…
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
At a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing titled Perspectives from the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1, agricultural leaders Zippy Duvall, President of the American…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
Courtesy of Purdue University/CME Group The Purdue University CMA group’s Ag Economy Barometer for January 2025 showed an improvement in the health of the US agricultural economy. However, key concerns…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…grants this designation to products that pose lower risks to human health and the environment compared to older conventional pesticides. This means improved safety for workers handling the product and…