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. …
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 …
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Arrive in What’s Now Colorado
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. When early settlers arrived in what is now the state of Colorado, they found Native Americans growing what is called the …
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
Congress is working to finalize a year-end government funding package that includes a one-year extension of the farm bill and billions of dollars in economic and disaster assistance. This bipartisan …
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
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 …
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
This flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a program to provide free seasonal flu vaccines to some farm workers. In rural communities …
World Rice Balance Sheets Update
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Dr. Mark Jekanowski explains the changes in both world and U .S. rice balance sheets this month. “Few changes this month in our rice outlook. …
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. …
AFBF President Duvall Seeks Fix for H-2A Farm Labor Issues
Farm labor has been an ongoing issue for the ag industry. C.J. Miller recently spoke with one of the nation’s top ag leaders, who says he’ll be pushing lawmakers in …
Diving into Food Data Central
USDA’s comprehensive website for food data recently received an update, including information available to groups from researchers to consumers. Rod Bain reports. USDA’s FoodData Central is USDA’s comprehensive source of …
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 …