ICRISAT, working with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through the All India Coordinated Research Project on Pearl Millet (AICRP) center at the Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute (RARI), has developed what it describes as the world’s first three-way pearl millet hybrid, RHB 273. On 4 January 2026, India’s Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers […]
Organic Wellness Products Private Ltd. inaugurated a company-owned “experiential” retail outlet in Gurugram on Feb. 15, describing it as a demonstration hub for a decentralized expansion plan. The store is intended to show prospective entrepreneurs how the format works before they open similar outlets in their own cities and territories. The company said it plans […]
Missouri’s agricultural roots reach back to the late 1700s and early 1800s, when fertile ground and access to major rivers helped set the stage for a strong farm economy. In an “American Agriculture History Minute,” Mark Oppold describes how geography, migration, and commerce shaped the state’s early agricultural identity. Farmers produced more than local communities […]
With almond bloom underway in California’s Central Valley, a recent ag program focused on a key input that can make or break the crop: bees. The discussion centered on pollination timing, hive health, and how a short three- to four-week bloom window leaves little room for delays. Recent storms have added pressure. Rain can help […]
A February 19 program covered a wide mix of California agriculture topics, from almond crop expectations and irrigation fuel choices to cattle health and ag advocacy. With bloom season underway and storms moving through the state, the focus was on how growers are adjusting to protect this year’s crop and manage costs. The episode included […]
A February 20 episode of a farm-focused show centered on agricultural automation, the return on investment growers expect, and questions about whether California is positioned to support innovation. The discussion followed recent storms, but attention quickly shifted to technology highlighted at the 2026 World Ag Expo. Carbon Robotics CEO Paul Mikesell described building an early […]
Butte County farmer Jamie Johansson is running for California’s District Three Assembly seat as the region’s agricultural communities face pressure from water shortages, wildfire risk, rising energy costs, regulatory demands, and state budget problems. Johansson is a first-generation grower and a former president of the California Farm Bureau. Johansson farms olives and citrus and began […]
California is facing major challenges tied to water management, energy production, and how it uses natural resources. In a conversation with Edward Ring, director of energy and water policy at the California Policy Center, he laid out a set of ideas he says could improve water reliability, strengthen energy supply, and support both rural and […]
A February 23 episode of the AgNet News Hour highlighted National FFA Week and the role the National FFA Organization plays in developing future agriculture leaders. The show also noted improving weather conditions in California as bloom season approaches, but the main focus was on FFA’s leadership pipeline. National FFA Week, established in 1948, is […]
A veteran guide, Mike Frenette, was fishing out of Venice, Louisiana, with two visiting anglers on Feb. 19 when a slow day turned around in a hurry. After a late start due to fog and no fish by early afternoon, Frenette decided to run to a new spot rather than grind it out where they […]