St Louis Gateway Arch at sunrise overlooking the Mississippi River DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Gateway to the West Once…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…and Nick discuss the Smoke Exposure Research Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by US Senators Alex Padilla and Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Mike Thompson and Doug LaMalfa. The bill aims…
American Agriculture History Minute: Rich Ag History of Missouri
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Rich Ag History of Missouri Agriculture has a rich history in the state of Missouri…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…broader implications of federal office closures, the impact on various agencies, and the potential for cost savings. Todd Burkdoll, a field market development specialist with Valent U.S.A., discussed the impact…
U.S. Trade Deficit Discussed at AFBF FUSION Conference
Of the issues discussed at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s FUSION conference was that of the U.S. trade deficit. The fiscal year 2025 is projected to see a record trade…
American Agriculture History Minute: Longest River in the U. S.
Historic railroad Katy Bridge over Missouri River at Boonville with a lifted midsection and visitor observation deck DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture…
Courts Order Reinstatement of Workers Fired Under Trump Administration
…Department will work quickly to develop a phased plan for return-to-duty, and while those plans materialize, all probationary employees will be paid.” Courts Order Reinstatement of Workers Fired Under Trump…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…a producer does not receive a pre-filled ECAP application, and they planted or were prevented from planting ECAP eligible commodities in 2024, they should contact their local FSA office. ECAP Payments…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…of promoting American-grown products. In the second segment, Lorrie and Nick discuss the impact of tariffs on the agricultural industry, particularly the machinery sector, and the proposed fees on Chinese…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ag History of Michigan
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Ag History of Michigan 1855 to 1900 was an important time in the history of…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…conversation also touched on the impact of the H5N1 avian influenza on California dairies, leading to a ban on dairy exhibitions. The conversation also touched on the potential impact of…
Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act
…with fewer safeguards. “OCM is fully committed to fighting the EATS Act’s inclusion in the farm bill,” said OCM President Taylor Haynes. Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act Ending…
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…