Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-01-24
AgNet News Hour
Get the latest local, state, and national agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour by AgNet West, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson.
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Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Today’s key topics: HPAI in California Dairy Herds and Iowa Pig Farmer in Favor of California’s Prop 12
On today’s show we're joined by Dr. Kay Russo, a veterinarian and founder of RSM Consulting. Dr. Russo recently participated in a webinar on the growing concerns of H5NX, particularly its spread into dairy herds. We'll explore how this avian influenza strain is affecting cattle, what researchers are discovering, and what dairy producers need to know to protect their herds.
We also hear from Ron Mardesen fifth-generation 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 welfare law. Unlike many in the pork industry who view Prop 12 as an obstacle, Ron sees it as a natural extension of how he’s been farming for decades. We’ll explore how his practices align with the law, the fears and misconceptions other farmers have about it, and why he believes Prop 12 is a positive step forward for animal welfare.
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
On today’s show we hear from an American Olympic breakdancer who’s now promoting a popular food.
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
On today’s show we have this week’s Almond Update with details on the Almond Board’s upcoming Listening Tour.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
On today’s show we hear from Patrick Westhoff, Director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri, and Hannah Quigley, Policy Specialist with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on the importance of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
On today’s show we hear about a hearing on helping farmers who are facing disaster.
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
On today’s show we’ll hear about the upcoming ag tech event, FIRA, which is heading to the Sacramento area next month.
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
On today’s show organic products face price pressure with supply and demand.
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
AgNet News Hour by AgNet West
Listen in to our farm news show featuring the best in local, statewide & national reports, along with feature stories & in-depth interviews covering all topics of California agriculture. Hear from Sabrina Halvorson and Brian German along with expert contributors and ag leaders with all the day's agricultural news.