Jan 7, 2025 · Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss agricultural burning in the San Joaquin Valley, and the need to balance public health and agricultural practices.

Oct 24, 2024 · DepositPhotos image. Speaking at the FIRA conference, Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), outlined both the challenges and opportunities facing California’s agricultural industry. Ross recognized the difficult situation for farmers, particularly due to low commodity prices and increasing production costs.

Jan 27, 2025 · Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss Cargill’s $32.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over turkey price fixing.

January 28, 2025 American Agriculture History Minute: Future of Agriculture West of the Mississippi River

Dec 18, 2024 · Call to Action. Agricultural advocates are urging stakeholders to make their voices heard. The NFU continues to rally its members, encouraging them to contact their representatives and urge a “yes” vote on the proposed package.

Dec 12, 2024 · At the 2024 Almond Conference, Clarice Turner, president and CEO of the Almond Board of California, delivered an optimistic State of the Industry address.In the presentation, she and the Almond Board’s Alexi Rodriguez highlighted significant growth in demand, sustainability achievements, and the diverse benefits of almonds.

Jan 8, 2025 · Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the legal battle between the state of Montana and Yellowstone National Park regarding the park’s bison management plan.

Jan 15, 2025 · Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the complex issue of carbon storage with guest Rusty Halvorson.

Jan 2, 2025 · U.S. agriculture officials are watching closely as contract talks between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance remain stalled. The two groups are debating issues related to port automation for East and Gulf Coast ports. Their existing labor agreement is ...

Nov 12, 2024 · While the election is now behind us, the future of the long-awaited Farm Bill remains in question. Farmers and ranchers have been waiting for the reauthorization of the bill for more than a year, since the last bill expired in September 2023.