…traditions that were quite different from those English and Scottish farmers. Germans adapted old -world techniques here, where land was more abundant in supply. They generally preferred oxen to horses…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Attempt to Restrict Westward Movement
…came from farmers and ranchers from Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina. Pioneers housed themselves in rough lean-tos or at most a one-room log cabin. Their main food supply first came…
Future of U.S. Biofuels Hinges on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives
…on January 1, 2025, is designed to promote clean fuel production. However, the previous 40B tax credit failed to incentivize farmers effectively, according to Jacqui Fatka, a farm supply and…
ROAR Grant Supports Research to Protect California’s Strawberry Crop
…to equip California’s strawberry growers with tools to mitigate the effects of Fof, ensuring crop stability and consumer supply. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
…other industries where companies can directly import and sell goods, wine sellers cannot bypass this chain. The three-tier system aims to prevent monopolies and ensure regulatory oversight, but it also…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-30-24
…and agricultural supply chains. We’re also joined by Lesli Allison, chief executive of the Western Landowners Alliance to talk about a recent USDA secretarial memorandum to support connectivity of wildlife…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…to explore careers in agriculture. “We need you in our ag supply chain,” she said, underscoring the importance of new talent to help the industry navigate its future. “It’s an…
Four Start-ups Advance in 2025 Ag Innovation Challenge
…semi-finalists pitched their ideas to a panel of three judges representing different parts of the agricultural supply chain. Each of the four finalists received $10,000 and will compete in the…
Farmers Face Jan. 1 Deadline to File Federal Ownership Reports
…businesses, including feed stores and grain elevators, with ripple effects across the agricultural supply chain. Farmers unsure about their filing status are encouraged to consult an accountant or attorney to…
USDA Launches New Tools to Improve Fertilizer and Grain Transportation Visibility
…the Pacific Northwest Barge Rate Data Series are now available on the Agricultural Transportation Open Data Platform (AgTransport). The Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard provides up-to-date information on key fertilizer supply chain…
Export Exchange 2024 Focus on Trade and U.S. Agriculture Growth
…agricultural products. Additional presentations covered topics such as global feed demand, the agriculture supply chain, and new market opportunities for U.S. commodities. The conference wrapped up Wednesday with discussions on…
American Agriculture History Minute: Tractor Supply Company Starts as a Mail-Order Company
…mail order supplier of tractor parts. The first retail store founded in 1939. We know it today as Tractor Supply Company, and in January of 1959, Tractor Supply Company became…
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
…state and federal requirements, milk from sick cows is not permitted in the public milk supply. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
NFU Leaders Work to Advance Sustainable Food Systems and Global Cooperation
…the importance of both environmental and economic sustainability for family farms. “We must tackle the challenges in the value chain, competition, and resilience,” he said, advocating for voluntary, farmer-led investments…