DepositPhotos image What could crops in the Southern tier of the U.S. face if a forecasted La Nina climate pattern develops this winter. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
…innovations in agricultural robotics and automation. FIRA USA, which has become the largest ag-tech conference of its kind in North America, showcases advanced technologies designed to address labor shortages and…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
DepositPhotos image Speaking at the FIRA conference, Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), outlined both the challenges and opportunities facing California’s agricultural industry. Ross…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
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
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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…