…with many farmers nearing retirement. This makes it even more important to support those who are still farming and ranching independently. A major focus of the scorecard is the EATS…
American Agriculture History Minute: He Taught and Began to Perfect Agricultural Practices
…to perfect agricultural practices that today are considered the basis of organic farming. That sounds normal today, but it was a hard sell in 1902. That’s today’s American Agriculture History…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…of farming today. He’s calling on lawmakers to put aside politics and pass a new farm bill. Cryan agrees, saying uncertainty about the farm bill makes it harder for farmers…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
…This program aims to help children, especially girls, access education and improve their literacy. Meanwhile, Food for Progress will get $218.5 million to help seven countries improve their farming systems,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-30-24
…hear from Ron Mardesen fifth-generation Niman Ranch hog farmer from Elliott, Iowa. In today’s episode, we dive into Ron’s unique farming philosophy and the significance of Proposition 12, California’s animal…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…loss can lead to more intensive farming practices, potentially degrading the environmental benefits of farming the land that remains. Conservation easements, which permanently protect land for agricultural use, are one…
American Agriculture History Minute: Advancing American Agriculture from the Classroom
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. By Goodluz/DepositPhotos image E.T. York is an example of a person helping American agriculture advance without actually farming or experimenting in…
Registration Open for CA Avocado Society Annual Meeting
…approach to farming avocados, the latest rootstock trials, pest and disease management and more. You can get more information at Californiaavocadosociety.org Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…forum co-hosted by Food Tank and the James Beard Foundation, CEO of Organic Valley, Jeff Frank discussed the benefits of organic farming. “At Organic Valley, we we’re the nation’s largest…
American Agriculture History Minute: When USDA Extension Service Began
I’m Mark Oppold with today’s American Agriculture History Minute. Vintage wheeled tractor. Retro machine for farming in the countryside. An ancient vehicle for plowing and cultivating the land. A tractor…
Grant to Support Climate-Smart Cotton Research
Farmer controls drone with a tablet. Smart farming and precision agriculture. By Scharfsinn/DepositPhotos image A recent grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will help to support climate-smart…
Addressing Farm Labor Challenges Through Technology
…make farming just a better, safer, more exciting, more profitable industry to be in. But then, also to just make great jobs. You know, that both help make farming those…
FIRA USA Aligns with UC ANR Mission
Autonomous tractor working on the field. By Scharfsinn/DepositPhotos The Fira USA 2024 event coming up in October will highlight robotic and autonomous farming solutions in action. Chief Innovation Officer for…
Almond Update: Tight Margins Call for Effective Technology in Agriculture
…“Demanding that ‘I want to see value out of this product. I want to see you show me how you are going to make me a better farming operation, and…