…than once per week, keeping it the top-selling fresh category in grocery stores. According to the 20th annual Power of Meat report, 98% of American households purchase meat, and 73%…
American Agriculture History Minute: Transitioning of the Midwest
Image by Oberholster Venita from Pixabay I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Transitioning of the Midwest Between the Civil War and the end…
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
…and pantries with fruits, vegetables, and other staples sourced from American farmers. TEFAP plays a significant role in fighting hunger, with over 20% of the food distributed by Feeding America…
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
…these fees will drive up costs for agricultural imports like seed and fertilizer while also making it more expensive to export crops. The American Soybean Association estimates that a $1…
American Agriculture History Minute: Creation of the “Farmer’s Almanac”
The cover of the 1793 edition. By Unknown author – Digitized image, Public Domain/Wikipedia image Old Farmer’s Almanac Evergreen Cover CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Importance of St. Louis
…Commons/Wikimedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: The Importance of St. Louis The importance of St. Louis when looking at the history…
Farmers for Free Trade Sounding Alarm over Another Trade War
…to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. That’s welcome news to American farmers challenged by low prices and…
American Agriculture History Minute Future Farmers of America Begins
…FFA I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute Future Farmers of America Begins Henry C. Groseclose is an important part of American agricultural history….
North American Citrus is in Peak Season
North American citrus is in peak season, with imports from Mexico and Colombia. Orange prices are below average due to high availability, and the end of the domestic season will…
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Bootheel Logging Industry Begins
Missouri Bootheel By Kbh3rd (talk)Incorporates Map_of_USA_MO.svg originally created by en: User: Wapcaplet – Own work with inclusion of Map_of_USA_MO.svg, CC BY-SA 3.0,/Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture…
EU Postpones Retaliatory Tariffs Amid Ongoing Negotiations
…stance. The proposed EU tariffs aim to impact approximately $28 billion worth of American exports, including products like bourbon and motorcycles, mirroring the economic effect of the U.S. measures. In…
Tariffs on European Wine Poses Challenges
…is the influx of foreign bulk wine, which is sold at low prices under American brands, misleading consumers and undercutting domestic farmers. Tariffs on European Wine Poses Challenges for Domestic…
Over $1.6 Million Raised for FFA
…National FFA Foundation. “They became part of a movement that empowers the next generation of leaders in American agriculture.” Over $1.6 Million Raised for FFA Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
North American Blueberry Council Sees Significant Growth
The North American Blueberry Council has seen significant growth with a nearly 38% increase in membership, now representing over 240 members across North America and internationally. New board members have…