…of Trump’s tariffs on farmers, with Brooke Rollins emphasizing the need to realign the world economy to benefit American farmers. Rollins criticized previous tariff regimes and highlighted the Biden administration’s…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Dairy Access and Support Farmers
…support for dairy farmers across rural America. The bill would allow SNAP participants to purchase more milk, cheese, and yogurt with their benefits, making it easier for families to access…
National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications
By mangostock/Shutterstock image The National Sorghum Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 academic scholarships, aimed at college students pursuing degrees in agriculture. “The future of agriculture depends on…
NPPC Supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act
DepositPhotos image The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act introduced in the Senate, which aims to prevent a confusing array of state-specific farm…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Auctions
Agricultural farmland Image by Pauline E/Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Auctions A farmland auction usually draws a good-sized crowd,…
NASS to Host Bi-Annual Data Users Meeting
The US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) will host a Bi-Annual Data User Meeting on April 29 at 12pm ET. This virtual event is free and open…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins emphasized the need for fair trade deals and highlighted the President’s efforts to ensure farmers are treated fairly in international negotiations. The discussion on Ag…
Almond Board of California Organized a Bloom Tour
…tour helped humanize the almond industry by allowing participants to meet multi-generational family farmers. This personal connection deepened their perception of the industry’s human interest and the dedication of the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…from $60,000 to $44,000 per acre due to water shortages. High costs of inputs like fuel and labor, coupled with poor commodity prices and environmental regulations, are straining farmers. The…
Wine Retailers Say New Tariffs Could Hurt U.S. Industry
The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) is warning that new tariffs on imported wines could lead to serious problems for the American wine industry. The group says the added…
NCGA Launching a New Consider Corn Challenge
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching the fifth Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable…
Senators Move to Rein in Trump’s Tariff Powers
…president’s ability to impose tariffs unilaterally, requiring congressional approval for future trade actions that could affect consumers and businesses. Co-sponsored by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and others,…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses
Image by Nick Number/via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses One-room schoolhouses are a part of American agriculture history….
NASDA Policy Priorities Set for 2025
NASDA Sets 2025 Priorities: Farm Bill, Research Funding, and Labor Needs Top the List The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has laid out its top priorities for…