…Lewis, Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California, sees the proposed listing as a chance for the farming community to demonstrate its role in fostering…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…micro-drip irrigation systems have been instrumental in these improvements. She added, “For every drop, we’re getting four crops,” highlighting the zero-waste nature of almond farming. Health Benefits and Innovation Turner…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-10-24
…use and regulation of autonomous vehicles in farming. Additionally, Sabrina shares updates from the Almond Conference in Sacramento, covering topics from pollinator habitats to the economic aspects of almond production….
American Agriculture History Minute: The Economy and Agriculture’s Move West
…new areas of opportunities for agriculture. Still, most farming was designed to produce food for the family, and maybe service small local markets. But in times of rapid economic growth,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…reliance on immigrant labor in California’s agriculture. The dialogue explores the financial and social implications of mass deportations, including the impact on farming, local economies, and community resources. The hosts…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
…what farming is like… as opposed to getting out, having that opportunity to see firsthand… the complexity [of farming decisions].” The Almond Board’s early research on whole orchard recycling laid…
Healthy Soils Week Highlights Benefits of Regenerative Farming Practices
Shutterstock image This week, the American Farmland Trust (AFT) is promoting the importance of soil health through Healthy Soils Week, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about sustainable farming practices….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-03-24
…Farmland Trust. American Farmland Trust (AFT) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting farmland, promoting sustainable farming practices, and supporting farmers in securing their agricultural heritage. Healthy Soils Week…
American Agriculture History Minute: Settling and Farming the Plains
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Iowa is located where the great eastern forests and the prairies of the western United States met. There’s not…
OAA Seeks Public Input on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in California and Gulf of Mexico
…Channel and two in Santa Monica Bay, covering a combined area of up to 16,500 acres. Potential uses include seaweed, shellfish, and finfish farming. Similarly, in the Gulf of Mexico,…
Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible
…people at $58.08, or $5.80 per person, marking the second consecutive year of declining costs despite rising farming expenses. To illustrate the diversity of U.S. agriculture, AFBF ranked the top…
Morocco Destination for Final USDA Ag Trade Mission of 2024
Farming in Morocco. DepositPhotos image A delegation of U.S. agribusiness, trade organization, and state ag department representatives visit Morocco next month as part of the latest USDA-led agricultural trade mission….
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…Baumgarten explained, “but higher tariffs could limit access to key export markets.” California’s heavily regulated farming community must weigh these potential benefits against the risk of reduced global competitiveness. Baumgarten…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
DepositPhotos image Urban agriculture is playing a growing role in connecting city residents with the world of farming, according to Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) at…