USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says the diverse mix of crops and livestock, along with commodity prices, plays a critical role in shaping farm income. “ Farm income is a mix …
U.S. Ag. Products Will Face More Export Headwinds in 2025
Many U.S. ag. products could face more export headwinds in 2025. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
American Agriculture History Minute: Settling and Farming the Plains
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Iowa is located where the great eastern forests and the prairies of the western United States met. There’s not a straight …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, we hear about a decline in almond acreage, but excitement about almonds around the world. Today’ featured …
Trump Announces Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China
President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The proposed measures include a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and …
OAA Seeks Public Input on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in California and Gulf of Mexico
NOAA Fisheries has released draft environmental impact statements identifying proposed Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in Southern California and the Gulf of Mexico, advancing efforts to promote sustainable aquaculture. The public …
A View of Farm Irrigation and Water Management
USDA’s latest edition of its Irrigation and Water Management Survey offers insights into farm irrigation. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
American Agriculture History Minute: Homestead Act of 1862
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. By 1813, the western frontier had reached the Mississippi River. St. Louis was the largest town on the frontier and it …
Many Growers Thankful for Major Recovery of Winter Wheat Crop
Many winter wheat growers have reason to be thankful this year. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, 2025CIR …
Logistics in USDA Agricultural Trade Missions
Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley discusses some of the details of most USDA-led agricultural trade missions, including December’s mission to Morocco. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Don’t Give a Turkey a Bath. It Could Go Terribly Wrong.
A Turkish bath is fine, but NOT a Turkey bath. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, 2025CIR …
Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible
As families gather for Thanksgiving, many will consider the nationwide effort behind the feast on their tables. Farmers from coast to coast contribute to the holiday meal, as highlighted by …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 11-28-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. For this Thanksgiving show Sabrina is joined by someone she’s most thankful for, fellow farm broadcaster, and her husband, Rusty …
American Agriculture History Minute: Plantation Agriculture Begins
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Plantation agriculture began in the 1600s and 1700s. Developed in Virginia, first of all, and then spreading to Maryland where tobacco …