…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…
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December
…fell 8 points in December to 98. Figure 3. Farm Capital Investment Index, October 2015- December 2024. Figure 4. Farm Financial Performance Index, January 2021-December 2024. The Short-Term Farmland Value…
American Agriculture History Minute: Largest Barns in the U. S.
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. As with many subjects, the largest of any item is always up for debate. The largest barn in the…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…really build a critical need for a change and a new approach to America’s food system,” she said. Using $4 billion from the American Rescue Plan, the USDA has invested…
American Agriculture History Minute: Hay Press Invented
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Hay Press Invented The baling of hay began with the invention of the first hay…
Export Sales Begin 2025 on a Lower Note
…in Brazil and Argentina become better defined, buyers often shift purchases away from the United States. This shift can cause American export numbers to go down. However, he points out…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-08-25
…Programs at the USDA. They discuss USDA’s initiatives to build a stronger and more resilient food system, including programs supported by the American Rescue Plan. Moffitt elaborates on investments in…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Continues Westward Movement
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Continues Westward Movement Agriculture continued its western movement in the early years. Farm spread…
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
DepositPhotos image The American Relief Act of 2025, recently passed by Congress, extends the current farm bill through September 30 and provides $9.8 billion in market relief payments for 20…
American Agriculture History Minute: Pushing Across the Appalachians
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Pushing Across the Appalachians As early settlers pushed across the Appalachians, many assumed that they…
AFBF Acknowledges Challenges Ahead
DepositPhotos image Joe Gilson from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) acknowledges the challenges ahead, noting the complexity of the farm bill with its 12 titles, which could cause delays…