…law degree focused on agricultural law. Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarships 43 students received awards for careers in beef and sheep ranching or rangeland management. Since 1955, the foundation has…
R-CALF Urges Action on Screwworm Near Border
Persistent Threat Prompts Industry Warning The New World Screwworm (NWS), a serious livestock pest found in Mexico, continues to threaten the U.S. cattle industry as it moves closer to the…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…structure or operation. While this may reassure domestic producers in poultry and dairy, it has drawn criticism from other sectors of Canadian agriculture, particularly in livestock and grains. These groups…
Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming
…grew, so did the size and function of these barns—eventually housing livestock, hay, and farm equipment. Post-1880, barn architecture became more sophisticated and durable. Many of these barns were built…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…diseases is another cornerstone of the plan. USDA will enhance biosecurity protocols and monitoring systems to keep U.S. livestock and crops safe. 7. Protecting Critical Infrastructure From farms to food…
Border Closure Halts Livestock Trade Amid Screw Worm Threat
Southern Border Ports Shut Down to Protect U.S. Livestock Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced an immediate and sweeping halt to livestock imports through the southern border in response to…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…vegetables, and melons. These categories faced headwinds due to higher supply levels, reduced domestic demand, or intensified competition from imports. Livestock Market Highlights Livestock commodity prices rose by 1.4%, powered…
Michael Kelly: The Forgotten Pioneer of Barbed Wire
How Early Fencing Challenges Sparked Innovation in American Livestock History In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a lesser-known but significant figure in agricultural innovation: Michael Kelly, a…
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
…brought essential forages such as clover, alfalfa, and timothy grasses, which played a vital role in supporting livestock and diversifying farming practices in the New World. Over time, corn and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-26-25
…face rising livestock losses with few legal options. The hosts debate the lack of practical support for cattlemen, comparing California’s policy to more flexible approaches in Oregon and Wyoming. Exclusive…
America’s First State Fair and Its Agriculture Roots
…prize crops and livestock has since become a celebrated institution in American life. Today, Texas attracts the most annual visitors to its State Fair, closely trailed by Minnesota. The Iowa…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
New Federal Funding and Plans to Prevent Livestock Crisis The New World Screwworm is back in the spotlight—and not without serious concern. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently described the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…into the United States. The screwworm, known for inflicting severe wounds on livestock, has cattle and horse producers on edge as it edges closer to the U.S. The move has…
Windmills and Their Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture
…and water-scarce areas. By 1930, the U.S. was home to more than 600,000 wind pumps, a testament to their critical function in supporting crop and livestock production across the plains….