…ranchers. The segment ended with a fun egg fact. Did you know that the average American consumes 270 eggs per year? Well now you do! Visit us at agnetwest.com for…
American Agriculture History Minute: Western Great Plains Becomes Open Cattle Range
…I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Western Great Plains Becomes Open Cattle Range The western Great Plains became open range country hosting cattle…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…Fees will start at $50 per ton, increasing incrementally to $140 per ton over time. China controls nearly 20% of global shipping containers. The USTR aims to restore American shipbuilding…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Attempt Restriction of Westward Expansion
…of the United States – Adapted from National Atlas of the United States scan uploaded by Kooma, Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…potential impacts on retail and food service. The discussion also covered the importance of a level playing field for American farmers, the critical role of Canada in potash exports, and…
Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico Agreement Terminated
…from Mexico, citing insufficient protection for American growers from inexpensive imports. The decision follows numerous complaints from domestic producers. Effective July 14, a 21% anti-dumping duty will be imposed on…
American Agriculture History Minute-Northwest Territory Established
…Minute. American Agriculture History Minute-Northwest Territory Established Today, when we think of the Northwest territory, we think of Montana, Utah, Oregon, and Washington state. But in 1788, American pioneers to…
Bayer May Halt Glyphosate Production Without Legal Shield
…modified to tolerate glyphosate, underscoring how dependent American agriculture has become on the herbicide. Bayer May Halt Glyphosate Production Without Legal Shield Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mid-1800s Rapid Agriculture Growth
The Ohio Farmer (Jan. 11, 1908) Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Mid-1800s Rapid…
American Agriculture History Minute-Northwest Territory Established
…Minute. American Agriculture History Minute-Northwest Territory Established Today, when we think of the Northwest territory, we think of Montana, Utah, Oregon, and Washington state. But in 1788, American pioneers to…
Proposed Bill Would Require Congressional Approval Before New Agricultural Tariffs
…losses due to retaliatory tariffs after the 2018 trade actions. California alone lost an estimated $683 million in crop revenue. Nationwide, American farmers lost more than $27 billion in export…
American Agriculture History Minute: New Opportunities Opened in Agriculture
Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: New Opportunities Opened in Agriculture After the Louisiana…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…American growers. The decision was backed by over 60 bipartisan members of Congress and major ag groups. Additionally, USDA is offering buyouts to 10% of its workforce, with 3,100 from…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…with strong balance sheets and favorable liquidity. Farm income in early 2025 is supported by payments to crop producers authorized under the American Relief Act, which signed by President Biden…