Elizabeth Watkins Picture courtesy of Instagram Elizabeth Watkins, a multifaceted talent from Linden, California, combines her passions for agriculture, cooking, and education to inspire others. Known as a media personality,…
USDA Breaks Ground on Advanced Agricultural Research Facility at UC Davis
…climate-informed decision-making.” Collaboration between ARS and UC Davis dates back to 1956, with partnerships benefiting key industries such as almonds, walnuts, rice, and grapes. Research at the ARTC will continue…
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Recalled Organic Carrots
…to sanitize affected areas. For detailed recall information, visit the CDC page. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
…visit almonds.com and subscribe to ABC’s podcast, Almond Journey, available on all major streaming platforms. Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 11-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. California almonds had some market access issues in Italy this last crop year around mold inspections. The Almond Board of…
Almond Update: California Almond Board Courts Mexican Bakers with Central Valley Tour
The Almond Board of California recently hosted a tour in the Central Valley, targeting the Mexican baking industry to showcase the potential of almonds in sweet baked goods. This event…
Sonoma County Votes Down Animal Containment Measure, Early Results Show
…the Sonoma County elections page. In a win for farmers, Sonoma County voters struck down Measure J, a proposal to prohibit Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) outside the Coastal Zone….
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…critical topic, registration for the conference and additional information on the agenda are available at almonds.com/conference. By exploring innovative land-use strategies, the Almond Conference aims to support growers through complex regulatory…
Pilot Project Points to “Food for Opportunity”
DepositPhotos image A USDA pilot program focuses on incorporation non-traditional commodities into its McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
New Biochar Facility to Repurpose Almond Shells for Sustainability
DepositPhotos image Treehouse California Almonds has announced a partnership with biochar producer Sitos Group to launch a $9 million biochar manufacturing facility in Delano, California. This 25,000-square-foot facility will be…
Global Demand for Tree Nuts Shifts as Top Markets Drive Trade
DepositPhotos image Tree nut shipments, including almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, have grown steadily over the last decade, with trade concentrated among a few key markets. In 2023/24, the European Union…
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
…supplier of agricultural products to Thailand in 2023, with $1.2 billion in exports. While bulk commodities dominate U.S. exports to the region, demand is growing for consumer-oriented products. Thailand’s economic…
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…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
…or full-time college undergraduates. The application requires a one-page letter outlining their career goals, a 750-word essay about an issue in the beef industry and solutions to the problem, and…