Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show Halvorson talks with USDA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt about USDA initiatives for specialty…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Specialty Crop Initiatives
The USDA is putting a focus on specialty crops with new investments and the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative (SCCI), which is part of a larger effort to support specialty crop…
Cultiva Fruit Cuticle Summit
…you know when we first started the company. I mean a product like ours probably wasn’t as appealing as it’s become now because these crops have to adapt to these…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-31-24
…support U.S. specialty crops. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced two USDA investments to support the U.S. specialty crops industry. The Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative, part of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…regulatory burdens affecting farmers and ranchers producing our food supply.” The fruit fly invasion has impacted a number of crops across the state. An estimated cost associated with avoiding eradication…
AgNet Weekly: President Pauses Pending LGN Exports
…crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and…
USDA Provides Awards for Organic Market Development and Promotion
…addressing specific market needs for organic grains, livestock feed, dairy, fibers, legumes, and other rotational crops. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Large Family Farms Account for Bulk of Commodity Production
…percent of hog production, 65 percent of cotton 65 percent of specialty crops, and 76 percent of dairy products. On the other hand, small family farms accounted for three percent…
Newest Farm Bureau Location Shows Popularity of Urban Ag
…the state’s broad range of crops, both geared toward a non-farming audience. Douglas says the new relationship will also be good for the farming members of CFBF. “I think this…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…discuss how agriculture is addressing its biggest challenges in both innovation and science. The activity around supporting and strengthening specialty crop agriculture through Western Growers is bustling. Dennis and Jeana…
Navigating Weather Challenges in Almond Orchards: Insights from BASF
…to make informed decisions to safeguard their crops not only for the current season but for the long-term sustainability of their orchards. As almond growers face the uncertainties of weather,…
AgNet Weekly: What’s Ahead for Ag in 2024
…news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
…McKalip highlighted record-breaking national agricultural exports in the last three years and pointed out a significant focus on specialty crops. “We have placed a large priority and focus on specialty…