…and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…2022 Census of Agriculture, providing valuable insights into horticultural crop production, product value, growing space, and production expenses. This information helps shape industry policies and support programs. Participation is mandatory…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-07-25
…segment also includes reflections on farm broadcasting, highlighting the importance of providing accurate, in-depth agricultural news while staying connected to the realities faced by farmers. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation
…significant repercussions for American farmers and agribusinesses. Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, emphasized the potential economic fallout, stating, “We’re already grappling with significant financial uncertainty, and these…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…My name is Walter Schweitzer and I am the President of Montana Farmers Union. “I am a third-generation Montana farmer. All of my grandparents homesteaded in the state. I raise…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…requirements for certain farm animals and banned the sale of products from animals not raised in compliance with these standards. “This regulation extends far beyond California’s borders, affecting farmers in…
American Agriculture History Minute: Development of Factory-Made Agricultural Equipment
…Factory-Made Agricultural Equipment Prior to the 1800s, most of the tools and equipment farmers and ranchers used were handmade. The growing use of factory-made agricultural equipment increased farmer production and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
…AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World…
USDA Secretary Announces Aid Plan at Commodity Classic
…News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture…
American Agriculture History Minute: Major Change in Agriculture from Hand Power to Horses
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Agricultural production continued to expand in the early 1800s, but still by 1850, it took 75 to 90 labor…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-05-25
…She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina…
Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
…key concern, with only 9% of surveyed bank CEOs expecting positive outcomes for Rural Mainstreet economies under President Trump’s tariff policies. “The economic outlook for grain farmers looks bleak for…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…farms must be addressed to remain eligible for indemnification for future infections within this outbreak. Biosecurity audits will be encouraged and made available to surrounding, non-affected farms. USDA will deploy…
American Agriculture History Minute: Minnesota the Early Flour Capital of the U.S.
…the Minneapolis area. 20 million would be the peak production of the three and represented 97 percent of the nation’s flour. The three firms all based in Minneapolis, Standard Milling,…