I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Roswell Garst and Charlie Thomas founded the Garst and Thomas Hybrid Corn Company in Coon Rapids, Iowa in 1931. The company …
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
It’s true that U.S. exports of bulk ag commodities – like wheat and soybeans – for the first ten months of 2024 are running about eight percent below a year …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the case of Cory Garrett, …
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced a new partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to fund projects that strengthen local and …
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County
Effective immediately, the USA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area’s quarantine for citrus greening. …
Florida’s Smallest Orange Crop in Almost 100 Years?
USDA’s look at U.S. orange production puts a spotlight on the Sunshine State where significant production decreased are noted. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
The increased frequency of natural disasters has created a challenging environment for farmers. However, the effects of climate and weather-related disasters are not uniform, varying greatly depending on location. To …
American Agriculture History Minute: Funk Brothers’ Advancement of Corn Seed
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Eugene Funk was the grandson of Isaac Funk, one of McLean County, Illinois’ earliest settlers and arguably the best livestock producer …
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
The Almond Conference featured an insightful session on integrated pest management (IPM) for post-harvest pest control, moderated by Gabriele Ludwig, Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California. …
Farm Bureau Pleads for Farmer Aid as Funding Bill Falters Following Musk Tweet
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to Congress late yesterday, urging lawmakers to consider the needs of farmers and ranchers as they debate changes to …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the recent mysterious drone sightings …
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a new strategy aimed at strengthening its commitment to Tribal Nations and enhancing opportunities in agriculture. …
USDA on Screwworm Control
If you’ve been a cattle producer for a long time, you may remember the last time that the New World screwworm harmed livestock here in the U.S. C.J. Miller reports …
Mass Deportation and What That May Mean for The Agriculture Industry
The President-Elect’s threat of a blanket deportation of all undocumented immigrants has the agriculture industry a little nervous about what that could mean for the workforce. But Washington Representative Dan …