…specific goals. For now, Fordyce remains focused on preparing for his confirmation hearing and looking forward to serving American farmers and ranchers once again. Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanical Corn Shellers Introduced
Old corn sheller DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Corn has always been an important part of American agriculture history, but shelling it – usually…
Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways
…officials, the Beagle Brigade intercepts thousands of illegal agricultural products each year, underscoring the team’s importance in maintaining the integrity of American farm production. Their consistent performance provides an invaluable…
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship Significant areas of farmland were abandoned during the Great Depression and…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-17-25
…Agriculture Secretary. Kasey Cronquist, the president of both the North American Blueberry Council and the US High Bush Blueberry Council, discussed the growth of the blueberry industry in the United…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the enrollment periods for its 2025 safety-net programs aimed at supporting American farmers and dairy producers. These programs, including the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Corn, and Corn Shelling
Antique Hand Operated Corn Sheller DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Corn, and Corn Shelling Corn of course holds a major…
American Agriculture History Minute: Harvesting Corn by Hand Continues Today
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Harvesting Corn by Hand Continues Today From roughly the 1920s to the 1940s, harvesting corn…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio State University Founded
University Hall on Campus of The Ohio State University DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ohio State University was founded in 1870 as a land-grant…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…the workforce and community well-being. Lorrie talks with Michael Ming, President of the California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, who discussed the organization’s role…
Livestock Producer Evaluates Trump Pick for Ag Secretary
…voice at the table on that.” If confirmed, Rollins will face a range of pressing issues, including livestock traceability, environmental regulations, and trade policies impacting American farmers and ranchers. Her…
American Agriculture History Minute-Gaining Control of the Might Mississippi River
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute-Gaining Control of the Might Mississippi River President Thomas Jefferson was especially eager to gain control…
American Agriculture History Minute: Weather Determined the Crops
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Weather Determined the Crops Early settlers would learn that weather would often dictate the crops…
Newly Elected Congressman Adam Gray Highlights Agriculture, Water Challenges
…most productive farmland in the world, Gray emphasized the significance of his district, which he described as “the largest dairy district actually, in the United States Congress.” Water Infrastructure: A…