…LeDuc said. These cover crops benefit pollinators and improve soil health. The program primarily targets almond growers but is open to all farmers in California with at least four acres…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Colonists Learned the Hard Way About Soil Stewardship
…huge problem back then. Farming with oxen did allow colonists to farm more land, but it also increased erosion and decreased soil fertility. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-31-25
…the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of…
Firestone Making Farm Tires Last Longer
…Firestone, we have the farm tire test center in Columbiana, Ohio at Harvey Firestone’s original family farm. It’s a facility dedicated exclusively to testing farm tires for the North American…
American Agriculture History Minute: Barns, a Testament to America’s Agriculture History
…still in use, a museum, is the Cooper Barn in Colby, Kansas. The largest round barn once used on a working farm still stands near Red Cloud, Nebraska, near the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-30-25
…hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-29-25
…small farmers who rely on these programs. Additionally, they mention the elimination of DEI programs and its impact on underserved farming communities. Towards the end, the hosts touch on the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-28-25
…and the mixed reactions from different stakeholders. Later, the hosts address environmental and animal rights criticisms highlighted during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting, emphasizing the importance of educated…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
…Farm Bill and tax reform. Speaking on the Farm Bill, Duvall said the organization is still “focused on the finish line on several other top issues”. He said, “All of…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest several years ago – now a popular feature of the American Farm Bureau…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-27-25
…such as Butterball, Hillshire Brands, Hormel, Kraft Foods, Jenny O Turkey, Purdue Farms, and Prestage Farms. The hosts delve into the intricacies of market transparency, the impact on independent growers,…
Brooke Rollins Vows Swift Action on Farm Aid at Senate Confirmation Hearing
…group that promotes Trump’s agenda in areas such as energy and border security. Throughout the hearing, Rollins underscored her drive to serve farmers and ranchers. “The aid to the farmers,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…Adversary Risk Management Act (FARMS Act) by Senators Tommy Tuberville and John Fetterman. This bipartisan bill aims to scrutinize and manage foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, processing, packaging, and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…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 Farm Broadcasting…