I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Farmers and ranchers in early American agriculture quickly learned about the laws of supply and demand. The cotton gin made it …
Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Offering Relief to Farmers and Ranchers
Farmers and ranchers have received a temporary reprieve from federal reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), thanks to a nationwide injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for …
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, questions are rising about the potential impact his administration may have on agriculture, especially in the areas of trade and tariffs. Roland …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the implications of California lawmakers preparing …
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
California celebrated the start of Healthy Soils Week with a focus on sustainability and climate resilience. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined the Almond Board of California to discuss the …
Trump’s Tariff Plan
U. S. President-elect Donald Trump has declared his intention to implement a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada, alongside an additional 10% tariff on goods originating from …
Agriculture Secretary Nominee in Her Own Words
What is the background of President-elect Trump’s nominee for the Cabinet position of Agriculture Secretary? Rod Bain tells us. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Differences Across America
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Agriculture in the South was much different than that in the Midwest and in New England. In the Southern states, the …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-04-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the growing trend of consuming raw milk …
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
With a trade imbalance favoring ag imports over ag exports the past few years, the coming months will answer a lot of questions for farmers and ranchers. Sam Kiefer, American …
Healthy Soils Week Highlights Benefits of Regenerative Farming Practices
This week, the American Farmland Trust (AFT) is promoting the importance of soil health through Healthy Soils Week, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about sustainable farming practices. Paul Lum, …
Church Brothers Green Onions Did Not Contain Salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has determined that a laboratory error incorrectly caused the October 18, 2024 recall announcement concerning Church Brothers’ Farm’s green onions. The products from Church Brothers …
Apple Genetic Collection Provides Avenues in Time
Present varieties, future cultivars, and past steeped in culture and history are all part of USDA’s apple genetic collection found in New York State. Rod Bain has the report. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Part in Agriculture Expansion
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Railroads played an important part in the expansion of American agriculture in the mid-1860s. The federal government issued 160-acre tracts for …






















