…trade agreements on agriculture, particularly the USMCA. David Samuelson, Senior Director of Government Affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, explains the importance of the auto industry in the USMCA…
Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act
…foreign ownership of U.S. farmland, particularly by Chinese entities. Opponents argue that if the EATS Act is included in the upcoming farm bill or passed by Congress, it would be…
U. S. Facing Billions in Agriculture Trade Deficit
The U. S. faces a projected $49 billion trade deficit in agriculture, with increased imports of avocados, coffee, and orange juice contributing. Meanwhile, American staple crops are losing global market…
American Agriculture History Minute: Different Strains of Plants Developed
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Different Strains of Plants Developed Luther Burbank is part of American agriculture history. Despite receiving…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…on Central Valley agriculture, emphasizing the need for fungicide treatment and the challenges farmers face in accessing fields. Betty Resnick, an economist from the American Farm Bureau Federation, highlighted the…
Threat of Tariffs on Imports Still on the Table
DepositPhotos image President Donald Trump suspended tariffs he imposed on Canada and Mexico, telling reporters the decision was to protect American farmers, but the threat of imposing tariffs is still…
American Agriculture History Minute: Birth of a Giant
…image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Birth of a Giant Leo Burnett is part of American agriculture history. He worked for the…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Need to Report Damage
(CHICO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20) An atmospheric river extreme weather event causes the Sacramento River to flood nearby farmland in Chico, California. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools With recent storms hitting during…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…food costs and force the U.S. to rely on foreign imports that may not meet the same safety standards. Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association and a Kentucky…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
…to last fall when it dipped to a low of just 68. Figure 3. Farm Capital Investment Index, October 2015-February 2025. Figure 4. Farm Financial Performance Index, January 2021-February 2025. The Short-Term Farmland…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference In 1850, it’s estimated it took 75 to 90 labor…
EPA to Revise Waters of the U.S. Rule
…Environmental Protection Agency, it is time for them to finally address this issue once and for all in a way that provides American farmers, landowners, businesses, and states with clear…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…the impact of flooding on farmland, the potential for future land usage issues, and the broader implications of environmental regulations on agricultural operations. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
American Agriculture History Minute: Territory of Michigan Develops
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Territory of Michigan Develops The history of the state of Michigan is an interesting one….