…These partner-driven initiatives aim to address natural resource challenges on agricultural lands, with partners contributing an additional $968 million, amplifying the impact of federal funding. Five of the projects are…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ralston Purina Company Formed
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Opel with an American Agriculture History Minute. As American agriculture expanded, farmers continued to make improvements in their production of grain, and by the late 1880s,…
Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture
…agencies face more restrictions when enforcing environmental regulations, such as those under the National Environmental Policy Act. Tax relief for farmers and ranchers is another priority. Lane emphasized the importance…
New Legislation Aims to Support Farmers’ Financial Needs for 2024
DepositPhotos The Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act, introduced last month and supported by over 40 members of Congress, seeks to address immediate financial needs in the farming community….
American Agriculture History Minute: Opening New Areas for Agriculture
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The U.S. economy was still primarily agriculturally based in the early 19th century. Westward expansion continues, including the Louisiana…
USDA Workshop Sets Research Roadmap for Tackling PFAS Challenges in Agriculture
…to accumulate in plants and animals. Workshop participants discussed the need for innovative solutions, including improved detection methods, understanding PFAS movement in the agricultural system, and developing ways to remove…
American Agriculture History Minute: George Washington on Both Sides of the Coin
Slaves on a cotton plantation, showing how they work in the field. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. George Washington had a complicated relationship with…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Export Trade
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Before 1720, most colonists in the mid-Atlantic region worked in small-scale farming operations and they paid for imported manufacturing…
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
…to tariffs, ultimately affecting the availability and pricing of wine for American consumers. Aneff also highlights the impact of tariffs on the U.S. wine industry, particularly focusing on policies enacted…
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
Shutterstock image The California Farm Bureau reports a significant decline in San Joaquin Valley land values, attributed primarily to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). SGMA restricts groundwater pumping, which…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity in Early Agriculture
…an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnicity made a difference in early American agriculture. German immigrants brought different practices and traditions to the New World than English, Scottish, or Irish farmers,…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
The Almond Board of California’s upcoming Almond Conference will bring vital information and practical guidance to growers facing challenging decisions around land use due to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnic Groups Important Role in Early Agriculture
…1830s. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnic groups played an important part in early American agriculture. German immigrants brought different practices and traditions than…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we’re joined by Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, to discuss the Securing American Agriculture Act, which among…