…/ AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour….
Healthy Soils Week Highlights Benefits of Regenerative Farming Practices
…Paul Lum, Senior Agricultural Specialist for AFT in California, discussed the organization’s efforts and the critical role of healthy soils in agriculture. Founded in 1980, AFT initially focused on protecting…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-03-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show Sabrina and Lorrie discuss President-elect Trump’s pick for Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins. Rollins is a Texas native…
OAA Seeks Public Input on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in California and Gulf of Mexico
…California and Gulf of Mexico 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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Plantation Agriculture Begins
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Plantation agriculture began in the 1600s and 1700s. Developed in Virginia, first of all, and then spreading to Maryland…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…can be made to conservation practice standards for: Mitigation: to maximize climate benefits for practice standards currently considered Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Mitigation Activities as well as on any other…
COP29 Wraps Up with Mixed Outcomes and Lingering Disputes
…early hours to address key issues, including climate finance and adaptation goals. A significant milestone was the adoption of decisions under Paris Agreement Articles 6.2 and 6.4, enabling market-based approaches…
Vilsack Spotlights Ag in Climate Mitigation at COP29
By President.az, CC BY 4.0/Wikimedia image The Agriculture Secretary discussed various U.S. agricultural focused efforts in climate mitigation and economic development during Tuesday’s highlight day on ag at the United…
USDA Breaks Ground on Advanced Agricultural Research Facility at UC Davis
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has begun construction on a state-of-the-art Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) at the University of California, Davis. This 59,000-square-foot facility will unite four…
Engine Technology Forum Urges California to Boost Support for Renewable Biofuels in Clean Energy Policies
…AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She…
Future of U.S. Biofuels Hinges on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives
…emphasized. As the government finalizes new climate-smart models and tax credit guidelines, biofuel expansion remains uncertain, affecting farmers’ planning and investments. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
…focuses on innovative organic and climate-smart farming practices, including cover cropping and soil health management. His work has helped farmers adopt more sustainable practices, increasing resilience and reducing environmental impact….
NRCS Announces $1.5 Billion for Conservation Projects Aimed at Climate Action and Resource Protection
…partnerships in advancing sustainable agriculture and conservation across the U.S. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
New Biochar Facility to Repurpose Almond Shells for Sustainability
…fertilizers. It also sequesters carbon in soil for centuries, helping mitigate climate change by preventing methane emissions. “This partnership marks a key step toward sustainable agriculture,” said Mark Masten, president…