…growth and rising middle class, along with Burma’s evolving market, offer U.S. exporters opportunities in sectors like dairy, seafood, fresh fruits, and alcoholic beverages. The mission aims to strengthen trade…
Almond Board Prepares for December Conference
…information, noting that other almond-growing regions, such as Australia, have already dealt with these pests. This global collaboration enables researchers to conduct back-to-back research across hemispheres, compressing two years of…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-23-24
…Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross on the future of ag in California and the current management of H5NX in dairy cattle. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
ODMAP for Organic Dairy Grower Support
DepositPhotos image USDA announced another round of funding applications are being accepted through its Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
New Oat Germplasm Lines Developed to Combat Crown Rust
DepositPhotos image A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has released two new oat germplasm lines, CDL-111 and CDL-167, to strengthen defenses against crown rust, the most…
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
…latest research and developments in sustainable agriculture. Topics include pest management strategies, soil health, automation, and mechanization. Key presentations include: Fritz Westover (Westover Viticulture) on the impact of pruning and…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
…who are essential to the future of food production. Eligible students include those studying education, communication, production, research, or other areas related to the beef industry. CME Group’s John Ricci,…
Research Reveals Long-Term Decline in Wild Bee Populations
…Research Unit, co-led the study, which analyzed nearly a century of bee data from the E.S. George Reserve in collaboration with the University of Michigan. The research, spanning from 1921…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
DepositPhotos image Organic and transitioning farmers and ranchers can now apply for the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)’s Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program for the 2025 season. This program offers a…
Animal Disease Traceability Rule Coming in November
…importance of quick traceability at the recent World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin. According to Vilsack, “When I did the G-7 meeting, people were very interested in H5N1, in terms of…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
DepositPhotos image Long-term exposure to smoke from wildfires can significantly reduce the energy reserves of orchard trees and slash nut production by up to 50%, according to researchers at the…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…farming,” he said. “We have something for dairy, we have something for grain, but poultry? Nothing.” One of the key concerns is the lack of a safety net for poultry…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-09-24
…through enhanced research, mechanization, and better risk management tools like crop insurance. We also talk with Matt Mulica Senior Project Director, Keystone Policy Center, and the Facilitator of the Honeybee…
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has now confirmed two human cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in dairy workers. The cases were detected in individuals who had direct…