…from international markets, which have turned back to American almonds after experimenting with other sources that did not meet their expectations. Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond –…
California Ag Markets Experiencing Mixed Recovery After Tariff Disruption
DepositPhotos image The American almond market is experiencing a notable recovery following the tariff disruptions, largely due to key international buyers like China returning to U.S. almonds. Countries that had…
American Agriculture History Minute: Economic Impact of Rural Electrification
DepositPhotos image Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, describing the challenging conditions of rural life in the mid-1930s, noting that 90% of rural homes lacked electricity. Farmers had…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
In 2024, President Joe Biden halted a crucial agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that allowed American inspectors to examine avocado products in Mexico, citing serious concerns about threats from…
Rollins on Major Components of the Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…economic stability of small farms and promote their growth in the agricultural sector. Additionally, the initiative includes protective measures to prevent farmland from being converted into foreign-owned solar panel sites,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…with Brian Reisinger. They discuss his book “Land Rich, Cash Poor,” which explores the challenges and solutions for American farmers. He highlights the economic struggles farmers face, including rising costs…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
Adriana Ornelas Bernal, via Wikimedia Commons In 2024, President Joe Biden halted a crucial agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that allowed American inspectors to examine avocado products in Mexico,…
Rollins Lays Out Policies of Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…to bolster the economic stability of small farms and promote their growth in the agricultural sector. Additionally, the initiative includes protective measures to prevent farmland from being converted into foreign-owned…
American Agriculture History Minute: Vision for Rural Electrification
…old vs. the new (between 28 May 1941 and 1 June 1941). Irving Rusinow, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, explains that the…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
…Poor, we dug into what’s causing the decline of American family farms—especially in California—and what might help. Brian, a fourth-generation farm kid turned journalist, shared a personal journey that started…
Rollins: “To Make America Healthy Again, We Must Make Agriculture Great Again”
At a recent “Make America Healthy Again” event featuring RFK Jr., U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made a bold and passionate case for placing American agriculture at the heart of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Rural Electrification Initiative
Cultivating near North Wold Farm David Wright / Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, focuses on the historical development of rural electrification in America during the…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…being announced, will you try to work in some tariff programs? You know, it was put on a sideline. You do have maybe a little bit additional trading of American owned…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
In his new book Land Rich, Cash Poor, author and fourth-generation farmer Brian Reisinger sheds light on the harsh realities facing American family farms today. Despite owning land of high…