…milk marketing order with Roger Crayon, Chief Economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation. They delve into the detailed process and its significant impact on dairy farmers. The show also…
Farm Trade Group Warns Against Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
DepositPhotos image A leading agricultural trade organization is raising concerns over the impact of newly imposed Section 232 tariffs on American farmers and food producers. Farmers for Free Trade, a…
ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement
Danielle Cummins Courtesy of ASTA The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) has announced the appointment of Danielle Cummins as its new Director of Membership Engagement. Cummins brings extensive experience in…
NPPC Unhappy with Dietary Guidelines
…serve the health and nutrition interests of the American public. NPPC Unhappy with Dietary Guidelines Scientific_Report_of_the_2025_Dietary_Guidelines_Advisory_Committee_508c (1)Download Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
American Agriculture History Minute: Conservation to Control Flood Waters Begins
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Conservation to Control Flood Waters Begins In 1885, Harriet Strong made a study about the shortage of…
American Beef Labeling Act Introduced to Codify MCOOL
By Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock The American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), codifies mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef sold in the United…
American Agriculture History Minute: Wheat Production Grows with the Railroad
Strasburg, Pennsylvania, October 2019 – Antique Steam Freight Train Puffing Smoke and Steam DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Wheat Production…
China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute
…listed, further tightening the pressure on American manufacturers. Major equipment makers such as Deere & Co. and CNH Industrial are already facing a challenging market due to sluggish demand. After…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…increase is largely because of supplemental and ad hoc disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers from the American Relief Act of 2025. Total production expenses, including those associated with operator…
American Agriculture History Minute: Midlings Purifier Installed for Wheat Growers
Midlings Purifier (1865) Courtesy of The Weekly Northwestern Miller (July 1, 1892)/Wikimedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Midlings Purifier Installed for…
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
…in December 2024. The decision reverses a policy that had restricted U.S. corn exports and ensures continued access to one of the largest markets for American corn producers. In a…
AFBF Duvall Discusses Concerns Over Tariffs
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall discusses concerns over tariffs imposed by President Trump on Mexico, Canada, and China, which could increase the cost of agricultural…
American Agriculture History Minute: National Road Developed
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: National Road Developed It was called the National Road. No, not Route 66. That would…
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
At a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing titled Perspectives from the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1, agricultural leaders Zippy Duvall, President of the American…