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…
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…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-09-25
…two new national monuments in California under the Antiquities Act. The conversation focuses on the history and purpose of the Antiquities Act and addresses concerns from agricultural groups, particularly the…
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
…in the agricultural sector. Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most American Relief Act of 2025-BILLS-118hr10545enrDownload Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
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…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
…the Department of Labor, 384,900 H-2A positions were certified, marking a two percent increase—or 6,000 more positions—than fiscal year 2023. John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs for the American…
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri River’s Contribution to American Agriculture
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri River’s Contribution to American Agriculture The Missouri River is a big part of American…