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….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…industry leaders, this segment highlights how the bill could support dairy, livestock, and long-term farm viability. Listeners also get the latest on Blue Diamond Almonds’ planned closure of its century-old…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…billion in emergency livestock relief has also been issued, with the USDA on track to meet deadlines for other pending disaster programs. The Secretary also pointed to success in expanding…
Addressing Wolf-Livestock Conflicts: California’s Innovative Approach
In an era where wildlife conservation often collides with agricultural practices, the issue of livestock depredation by gray wolves in California has garnered significant attention. The California Department of Fish…
May Rural Mainstreet Index: Still Below Growth Neutral
… • According to trade data from the International Trade Association (ITA), regional exports of agriculture goods and livestock for the first quarter of 2025, compared to…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…of heat on crops, livestock, and human life. The hosts also debate personal preferences for hot versus cold weather. A proposed change by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to expand…