…chef, and former Chopped Junior champion, Watkins uses her diverse background to connect consumers with farming in creative and impactful ways. Growing up on her family’s farm, which produces almonds,…
Sabrina Halvorson Honored as 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year
…Council of the World Agricultural Forum. This award celebrates her unwavering dedication to agricultural broadcasting and her role in fostering an informed farming community across the United States. Sponsored Content…
Sustainable Vineyards Expand in California
…starts by taking care of our people and farming a healthy vineyard,” she said. Beth Vukmanic, Executive Director of Vineyard Team, celebrated the growth. “These new members showcase the wine…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 11-13-24
…importance of farm broadcasting in her community, her work as a volunteer firefighter, and farming in Nebraska. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Speculation Starts on Next Agriculture Secretary
DepositPhotos image Speculation has already begun on who the next Secretary of Agriculture will be when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Successful Farming says Texas Ag…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-12-24
…importance of farm broadcasting in her community, her work as a volunteer firefighter, and farming in Nebraska. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward Post-Election
…this bill is well-supported within farming and ranching communities, adding, “There’s a good bill out there. It’s ready to move… We just need to move the bill.” However, the timing…
Future of U.S. Biofuels Hinges on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives
…credit used a “one-size-fits-all approach” that didn’t consider the diversity of farming practices nationwide. The biofuels industry has seen growth through policies like the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
DepositPhotos image The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) recently hosted Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta for a field day at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Salinas station. The…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
…agricultural producers to plant wildflowers, cover crops, and hedgerows, promoting biodiversity and improving soil health. This approach also helps manage pests and supports the resilience of farming operations. Xerces continued…
Sonoma County Votes Down Animal Containment Measure, Early Results Show
…It only needed simple majority to win, but more than 80 percent of voters voted against the measure. Measure J was primarily supported by the Coalition to End Factory Farming….
New Legislation Aims to Support Farmers’ Financial Needs for 2024
…income from farming are capped at $175,000, while those who earn at least 75 percent from farming have a higher cap of $350,000. According to the National Sorghum Producers, the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Opening New Areas for Agriculture
…Purchase, plus the building of canals, the introduction of steamboats, opening new areas for agriculture. Still, most farming was designed to produce food for the family and maybe service small…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Export Trade
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Before 1720, most colonists in the mid-Atlantic region worked in small-scale farming operations and they paid for imported manufacturing…