…an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnicity made a difference in early American agriculture. German immigrants brought different practices and traditions to the New World than English, Scottish, or Irish farmers,…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…and MLRP that can assist growers considering land fallowing.” The session’s speaker lineup includes notable figures like Mike Wade from the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Tietze of East Turlock…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnic Groups Important Role in Early Agriculture
…English, Scottish, or Irish farmers, for example. But many immigrants began their careers in agriculture as wage laborers. Merchants and artisans hired teenaged workers paying their transportation from Europe and…
California Dairies, Inc. Shuts Down Los Banos Facility
…their service and noted that CDI will assist them during the transition. The Los Banos facility, in operation since 1925, originally served as part of San Joaquin Valley Dairymen. It…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
DepositPhotos image Farmers are increasingly contributing to the conservation of monarch butterflies through initiatives such as Farmers for Monarchs, helping to ensure the future of these iconic insects. Monarchs play…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we learn about Farmers for Monarchs and its goal to help the monarch butterfly population. We also…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…placed a spotlight on collaboration between startups, many of which are developing complementary technologies. Some companies are combining hardware, sensors, and data solutions to offer integrated products. “Farmers don’t care…
Study Warns U.S.-China Trade War Could Harm Farmers and Boost Rivals
DepositPhotos image A new economic study warns that a renewed trade war between the U.S. and China could severely harm American farmers while benefiting Brazil and Argentina. The study, conducted…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
…crops such as fruits, nuts, and vegetables. The event also emphasizes robotics’ role in improving working conditions, with collaborative robots designed to assist human laborers. Planning is already underway for…
FSA Updates Loan Assistance Tool to Support Lenders
Image from USDA/FSA Loan Assistance Tool video The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has updated its Loan Assistance Tool (LAT) to better assist lenders with the loan application process. Originally designed…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…recognized the difficult situation for farmers, particularly due to low commodity prices and increasing production costs. “It’s unusual to have so many crops struggling at the same time,” she said…
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
…2024. “This mission represents an important opportunity for our farmers, ranchers, producers, and agribusinesses to connect with potential partners from both Thailand and Burma,” said FAS Administrator Daniel B. Whitley….
Four Start-ups Advance in 2025 Ag Innovation Challenge
…Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, hosts the annual contest to highlight entrepreneurship in agriculture. “This competition helps entrepreneurs grow their ideas into products that support farmers and ranchers…
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…