Many U.S. ag. products could face more export headwinds in 2025. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling Fire …
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 …
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 …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging …
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 …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your …
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently seeking public input on how to improve conservation practice standards. NRCS is looking to maximize climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits, as supported …
USDA Invests $265 Million to Conserve 335,000 Acres of Forestlands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has announced a $265 million investment to conserve nearly 335,000 acres of ecologically and economically significant forestlands nationwide. This effort, funded by President …
Morocco Destination for Final USDA Ag Trade Mission of 2024
A delegation of U.S. agribusiness, trade organization, and state ag department representatives visit Morocco next month as part of the latest USDA-led agricultural trade mission. (Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural …
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
As the United States transitions to a new administration in January, California’s agricultural sector is preparing for significant shifts in trade policy. Ron Baumgarten, a trade expert and former official …
COP29 Wraps Up with Mixed Outcomes and Lingering Disputes
The Baku Climate Change Conference, or COP29, concluded early Sunday morning, November 24, after an intense session marked by both progress and unresolved tensions. Delegates worked into the early hours …
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
Urban agriculture is playing a growing role in connecting city residents with the world of farming, according to Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) at the USDA. …
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
Steve Hanson, chair of the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and a farmer-rancher from Southwest Nebraska, shared insights on the current state of U.S. meat exports and their importance …
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) reports that last week, Chris McGlothlin, the Association’s Director of Technical Services, addressed the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Annual Study Session. …