Autonomous agricultural robot equipped with soil-friendly crawler tracks and a attachment for ploughing of fields. Self-driving robot with autopilot using a GPS navigation system for smart farming. DepositPhotos image The…
Progress Report on Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities
DepositPhotos image According to USDA, the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program has been very successful. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
…building coalitions, assessing capacity, and planning for climate action. Land tenure, which defines the agreements between landowners and tenants, is a critical issue. Short-term leases, common in Southern California, pose…
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…
California Groundwater Levels Show Improvement, but Challenges Remain
…Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), passed 10 years ago, while acknowledging ongoing challenges from climate extremes. Groundwater is crucial for nearly 85% of Californians, supporting households, agriculture, and ecosystems. However, the…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 10-11-24
…bring diverse stakeholders together to support voluntary, market-based climate policies for agriculture and forestry. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
…Inc. in Georgia will help farmers with climate-smart agriculture and business planning. The 2501 Program will provide additional support to Native American farmers, veterans, and immigrant farmers across the country….
American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas Becomes the Wheat State
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Misty Sunrise Over A Kansas Golden Wheat Field. DepositPhotos image That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…these emerging voices are navigating an industry influenced by climate change and the need for sustainability, water and labor shortages and advancements in agtech. We explore the California Agricultural Leadership…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
…caleb-griffin@nacdnet.org for further information. 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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Development of Agriculture in Kansas
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. DepositPhotos image Early agriculture in what is now the state of Kansas was not easy. The government sent a young frontiersman…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of…
NFU Leaders Work to Advance Sustainable Food Systems and Global Cooperation
…a growing population while addressing climate change. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She…
Wide Disparity in Latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report
DepositPhotos image A wide range of climate conditions across the continental U.S. results in some large changes in USDA’s topsoil moisture condition report. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…