…Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza DepositPhotos image (USDA-APHIS/WASHINGTON/Dec. 6, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the…
Organic Commodities Consumption On the Rise
…the University of California. Consumer demand, the expansion of value -added products, advancements in ag technology, and a focus on soil health are some of the things needed to sustain…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…importance of proper air pressure and equipment weighing. We also have this week’s Almond Update. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross discusses the significance of Healthy Soils Week in California, emphasizing…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
DepositPhotos image California celebrated the start of Healthy Soils Week with a focus on sustainability and climate resilience. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined the Almond Board of California to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Differences Across America
…it possible to increase cotton production for all farmers. Cotton became a main export crop. But after a few years, the fertility of the soil was depleted, and the plantation…
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
…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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Becoming Stewards of the Soil
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. We like to think that early American farmers and ranchers were good stewards of the soil, like farmers and…
Bird Flu Found in California Raw Milk
A California raw milk farm has issued a recall after state health officials detected bird flu in retail samples. The California Department of Public Health has instructed consumers to avoid…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…process, including: Waste Storage Facility; Brush Management; Herbaceous Weed Treatment; Soil Carbon Amendment; Prescribed Burning; Roofs and Covers; Fuel Break; Wildlife Habitat Planting; Drainage Water Management; Nutrient Management; Feed Management;…
American Agriculture History Minute: Learning Soil Preservation by Crop Rotation
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Early settlers, unfortunately, tended to be careless with the use and care of their soil. This was the case…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 11-21-24
…joined by Jeffrey Shaw, Director of Research at Bee Hero, for a conversation on bee health and new ways to monitor honeybees. Finally, we have today’s Almond Update which features…
USDA Breaks Ground on Advanced Agricultural Research Facility at UC Davis
…collaborative spaces to support scientists investigating plant diseases, genetic resources, soil health, and more. Dr. Simon Liu, ARS Administrator, highlighted the facility as a “nexus for long-term agricultural research and…
Plant Odors Offer Hope for Sustainable Agriculture
…attract beneficial insects. Such insights could reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, benefiting both productivity and environmental health. The study also highlights potential agricultural applications, such as using companion plants like…