…monitoring systems, and software tailored for industries like agriculture, food safety, and pharmaceuticals. Sabrina focuses on Healthy Soils Week with a conversation with Paul Lum, the California Senior Agricultural Manager for American…
OAA Seeks Public Input on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in California and Gulf of Mexico
…NOAA proposed four locations—three off the Texas coast and one off Louisiana—totaling 6,500 acres, with scenarios analyzing various aquaculture types. “Aquaculture supports climate resilience while strengthening food security,” said NOAA…
Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible
…affordable, abundant food supply despite challenges like rising labor costs and inflation. Duvall also urged Congress to pass a modernized farm bill to support the industry. This Thanksgiving, every dish…
American Agriculture History Minute: Plantation Agriculture Begins
…the climate allowed for cotton cultivation. Apart from the tobacco and rice plantations, the great majority of farms produced food for the family, some used for trade and then for…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…but also non-tariff barriers such as phytosanitary standards, labeling requirements, and food safety regulations. Baumgarten noted that retaliation from trade partners, particularly China, could again target California products, as was…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
…populations have been removed from any ties to rural areas producing their food,” Ducheneaux said. He emphasized the importance of urban agricultural service centers and innovative approaches such as container…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…quality. Hanson emphasized that U.S. beef exports remain competitive due to their high quality, safety, and sustainability. “Our product overseas is desired because of its quality,” he said. Corn-fed beef,…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…Rollins’ nomination, focusing on her potential to support innovation and strengthen the sorghum industry. France stressed the importance of advancing policies that promote biofuels and nutritious food products. National Cattlemen’s…
Almond Update: Elizabeth Watkins on Bridging Farming, Food, and Education
…their food. She advocates for greater agricultural education, particularly for dietitians and educators, noting that many lack an understanding of food systems. She believes firsthand farm experiences and partnerships with…
BeeHero: Revolutionizing Pollination Through Technology
…growers to optimize crop yields and ensure sustainability in agriculture. Jeffrey Shaw, BeeHero’s Director of Research, highlighted the importance of honeybees in pollination. “One in every three bites of food…
Hunger Crisis in America: Feeding America CEO Urges Action
…the need for food assistance permanently. To combat hunger, Babineaux-Fontenot encourages individuals to start locally by visiting FeedingAmerica.org. The site provides tools to locate nearby food banks and offers opportunities…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Attempt to Restrict Westward Movement
…came from farmers and ranchers from Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina. Pioneers housed themselves in rough lean-tos or at most a one-room log cabin. Their main food supply first came…
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
DepositPhotos image A $9.8 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is set to address labor challenges in the nursery industry through cutting-edge automation research….
Farm Service Agency Stresses Support for Farmers Amid Disasters
…and drought in California. Ducheneaux acknowledged the challenges ahead, especially for farmers whose high-value crops, like almond and pecan trees, require years to recover after a disaster. “Our safety net…