…to renegotiate the agreement. As part of its response, Mexico has hinted at retaliatory measures, including the possibility of imposing tariffs on U.S. meat exports, which would significantly affect American…
The Lipstick Farmer
…1% of America’s farmland, it produces 8% of the country’s food supply. Over 200 crops are grown here watered by the canals which bring water down from the Sacramento Delta….
American Agriculture History Minute: First Major Agricultural Settlement
…what was called the Great American Desert at that time. And by 1900, Colorado indeed led the nation in the acreage of irrigated farmland. But ever larger federal reclamation projects…
Plan to Boost American Timber and Mineral Production Affects California
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” President Trump is planning to boost American timber and mineral production which affects California. This plan could be huge for California. It means…
American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas Pioneer Farmers
…I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas Pioneer Farmers At the close of the Civil War, the government offered homesteads in Kansas to…
Lawfare Portal for Farmers and Ranchers Launched
…online portal recently and said that “we must ensure that our farmers and our ranchers have not and will not be targeted for living the American way of life.” This…
Organic Community Making Voice Heard
…increasingly outdated systems and databases, and other logistical headaches for organic producers. With just 85 staff, the increased delays and weakened enforcement would threaten consumer trust in the organic label. …
American Agriculture History Minute: First Mail Order Tractor Parts Business Begins
By Random Retail, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: First Mail Order Tractor Parts Business Begins In 1938, Charles E….
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat Processing Infrastructure
…Meat Processors, the Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network, the American Grassfed Association, the National Bison Association, and the American Pastured Poultry Producers Association. Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agriculture in Kansas Often Unsuccessful
…the house. By Irving Rusinow, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agriculture in Kansas Often Unsuccessful Early…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…expected to decrease by 35% starting next week. Major American retailers have halted shipments from China, and transport companies are exploring alternatives in Southeast Asia to fill ships. This situation…
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Screwworm Control
…top priority. Each year, the U.S. imports over one million cattle from Mexico. Any long-term disruption could further tighten American cattle supplies, which are already at historic lows. U.S. and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agriculture Difficult in Kansas
Photocopy of Historic Photograph, Photographer and Date Unknown- EARLY AREA HOMESTEAD – Nicodemus Historic District, Nicodemus, Graham County, KS Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American…
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
…Trump’s tariffs makes purchases of US crops unviable. American grains like soybeans, corn, and sorghum can be easily substituted and the supplies on the international market are quite sufficient. Even…