DepositPhotos image USDA announced another round of funding applications are being accepted through its Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Farmers Face Jan. 1 Deadline to File Federal Ownership Reports
DepositPhotos image Thousands of farmers could face severe penalties, including fines and jail time, if they do not meet a new federal reporting deadline. The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial…
American Agriculture History Minute: Developers of the National Western Stock Show
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Denver, Colorado, USA-January 4, 2018-The National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade with marching bands, floats, horseback riders, cowboys, cowgirls and Longhorn…
Expansion of MedFly Quarantine Boundary in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties
Mediterranean fruit fly (MedFly), Ceratitis capitata, posed on a black wall. DepositPhotos image Effective October 17, 2024, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded the Mediterranean Fruit…
Protect The Harvest Dissolves, Advocacy Continues with Western Justice
On Friday, October 11, Protect The Harvest’s board of directors announced the dissolution of the organization. Founded in 2011 by entrepreneur and livestock producer Forrest Lucas, the group focused on…
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to buy up to $25 million in fresh citrus from domestic producers to support food banks and nutrition assistance programs…
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
DepositPhotos image San Diego County is home to more than 5,000 small farms, but fewer than 2% are owned or operated by Black, Indigenous, or people of color, according to…
New Oat Germplasm Lines Developed to Combat Crown Rust
DepositPhotos image A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has released two new oat germplasm lines, CDL-111 and CDL-167, to strengthen defenses against crown rust, the most…
Chef Competition in Vietnam Highlights Taste and Quality of U.S. Pork
Pho or noodle rice vietnam clear soup with pork and vegetables lao style for laotian people foreign travelers travel visit and eat drink at local restaurant at Luangprabang city in…
American Agriculture History Minute: First National Western Stock Show
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Denver, Colorado, USA-January 4, 2018-The National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade with marching bands, floats, horseback riders, cowboys, cowgirls and Longhorn…
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
The Vineyard Team has unveiled the program lineup for the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo, scheduled for November 11-13 in Atascadero, California. The event promises a comprehensive educational experience, offering attendees…
Agricultural Impacts Associated with Hot Dry Weather
Heat wave in summer with high temperature and lack of water. DepositPhotos image Above normal high temperatures and below normal precipitation in recent weeks has produced mixed harvest of agricultural…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) is now accepting applications for the 2025 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. This scholarship is designed for students pursuing careers in the beef…
Research Reveals Long-Term Decline in Wild Bee Populations
DepositPhotos image In South Michigan, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist and her collaborators have used historical bee collections and advanced technology to uncover key ecological trends in pollinators. The…