Farmers across the United States are facing growing financial pressures, and commodity groups are stepping up their calls for economic assistance as Congress continues to deliberate on a new farm …
Proposed Federal Dietary Guidelines Causing Angst for Cattle Producers
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is disappointed by some of the changes that are proposed by an advisory committee that are crafting the “Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary …
American Agriculture History Minute: First Land-Grant College Founded Under the Morrill Act
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Kansas State University, originally named Kansas State Agricultural College, was founded in Manhattan February 16, 1863, during the American Civil War. …
Advisory Committee Recommendation Report for Dietary Guidelines
What are among the takeaways contained in a recently issued federal advisory committee report focused on the next set of dietary guidelines for Americans? Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 and Land-Grant Universities
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Land -grant universities exist in nearly every state as a result of the Morrill Act of 1862. And when we think …
American Agriculture History Minute: Agricultural College and Modern Farm Legislation Enacted
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1856, the Iowa General Assembly enacted legislation to establish the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. This institution is now …
Former Ag Secretary Purdue Gives Insight on Trump Ag Sec Pick
By now, you’ve likely heard of Brooke Rollins. She’s President Trump’s nominee to become the next Ag Secretary and lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). She also has the …
Lawmakers Press FDA on Use of Dairy Terms in Labeling Imitation Dairy Products
During a recent Senate hearing on Capitol Hill, farm state lawmakers pressed officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the use of dairy terms in labeling imitation dairy …
Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes in U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate has passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863). The legislation, in addition to providing much needed relief to victims of hurricanes, also provides tax relief …
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 …
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 …
Speculation Starts on Next Agriculture Secretary
Speculation has already begun on who the next Secretary of Agriculture will be when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Successful Farming says Texas Ag Commissioner Sid …
Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward Post-Election
While the election is now behind us, the future of the long-awaited Farm Bill remains in question. Farmers and ranchers have been waiting for the reauthorization of the bill for …
California Expands Program to Double Nutrition Benefits for Low-Income Shoppers at Farmers’ Markets
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) has announced that proposals are now open for the 2025 California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion. This …