I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. John Holmes is part of American agriculture history. He was born in Massachusetts, moved to Michigan in 1835. The rise of …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson, Lorrie Boyer, and newcomer Nick Papagni discuss recent significant …
Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation
The U.S. agricultural sector has expressed strong concerns following the President’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Industry leaders warn that these measures could have significant repercussions …
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
New tariffs are raising concerns among agricultural leaders, and Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer didn’t hold back when addressing the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock earlier this week. Speaking …
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer testified before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry during the State of the Livestock Industry hearing, emphasizing the …
American Agriculture History Minute: Development of Factory-Made Agricultural Equipment
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Prior to the 1800s, most of the tools and equipment farmers and ranchers used were handmade. The growing use of factory-made …
Almond Update: New Study Highlights Almonds’ Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health
A recent analysis by leading nutrition experts has reinforced the positive impact of almonds on cardiometabolic health. The study, conducted by the Almond Board of California, gathered 11 world-renowned scientists …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson, Lorrie Boyer, and Nick Papagni discuss several pressing issues …
USDA Secretary Announces Aid Plan at Commodity Classic
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed farmers attending Commodity Classic in Denver earlier this week and outlined the USDA’s plan to distribute $30 billion in economic and disaster relief. She …
Schultz Appointed New Chief of the USDA Forest Service
Tom Schultz has been appointed as the new Chief of the USDA Forest Service, succeeding Randy Moore, who is retiring after over four decades of service. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
APHIS Modifying Strategy to Combat the New World Screw Worm
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is modifying its strategy to combat the new world screw worm (NWS) by shifting sterile fly dispersal efforts to the northernmost outbreak …
American Agriculture History Minute: Major Change in Agriculture from Hand Power to Horses
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Agricultural production continued to expand in the early 1800s, but still by 1850, it took 75 to 90 labor hours to …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-05-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, Sabrina Halvorson, Lorrie Boyer, and new co-host Nick Papagni discuss the latest …
Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) continued its downward trend in February, marking the 17th decline in the past 18 months. The index, which measures the economic health of rural communities …