…emphasizes that corporate interests have too much power and that transparency is crucial for fair farming practices. The scorecard will highlight those lawmakers who genuinely support American farmers and fight…
American Agriculture History Minute: He Taught and Began to Perfect Agricultural Practices
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. DepositPhotos image Franklin King is part of American agriculture history, not well known. Born in 1848 in Whitewater, Wisconsin, King was…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…organic certification help, and support for new farmers. Roger Cryan, Chief Economist at the American Farm Bureau, warns that if Congress doesn’t pass a new farm bill or extend the…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-01-24
…sustainability, and the role of international organizations. McKalip also emphasizes the importance of tariff reductions for American farmers and ranchers. The episode also features Holly Freishtat from the Milken Institute,…
UC Davis Licenses Strawberry Varieties Worldwide
…The new agreements cover a wide geographic area, including the European Union, Switzerland, the UK, several South American countries, China, and parts of the Middle East. The UC Davis Public…
American Agriculture History Minute: What the First Europeans Saw When Landing in the New World
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus, 1844 Exhibition of Painting. Magasin Pittoresque 1844. DepositPhotos image Contrary to what many…
Colombia Lifts Ban on American Beef Imports
DepositPhotos image Colombia lifted a ban on American beef imports from the states where bird flu was detected in dairy cows. According to USDA’s export library, beef exporters in 14…
Groups Respond to SAF Tax Credit Guidelines
…aircraft. The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) and the American Soybean Association (ASA) also hailed the legislation. “NOPA commends this bipartisan, bicameral legislative effort that puts U.S. fuel producers, crushers,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Best Remembered for Producing Louisiana’s First Granular Sugar
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. DepositPhotos image Etienne DeBorre is a little-known figure in American agriculture. Born in 1741 in a small village along the Mississippi…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-27-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we hear from an American Olympic breakdancer who’s now promoting a popular food. Tune in for these…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Beginning of Husker Harvest Days and Grand Island
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. By actionphoto50/DepositPhotos image Husker harvest days are held every September in Grand Island, Nebraska. Grand Island is located along the Platte…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…session hosted by FoodTank, John Piotti, CEO of American Farmland Trust (AFT), presented a systems-based approach to agricultural climate solutions, focusing on regenerative practices, farmland preservation, and farmer support. According…
American Agriculture History Minute: Advancing American Agriculture from the Classroom
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. By Goodluz/DepositPhotos image E.T. York is an example of a person helping American agriculture advance without actually farming or experimenting in…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Government’s Attempt to Restrict Expansion
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. By letf.luis@gmail.com/DepositPhotos image The British government attempted to restrict westward expansion with the ineffective Proclamation Line of 1763 that was abolished…