…during the bloom season. The segment also touched on the broader impact of labor issues on farmers and the importance of agriculture in providing food and clothing. The discussion on…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma spoke out Wednesday during a national press call hosted by a group of state treasurers. The group raised concerns about the economic harm U.S. farmers…
Bayer May Halt Glyphosate Production Without Legal Shield
…Journal, Bayer currently supplies about 40% of the global glyphosate market. The herbicide is a critical tool for farmers, used to control weeds that threaten crop yields. But over the…
Winter Wheat Crop Progress Perspective
Winter Wheat with an Explanation Tony Atkin / Wikimedia image Winter wheat crop heading progress and condition were focal points of USDA’s latest look at the national crop. Rod Bain…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mid-1800s Rapid Agriculture Growth
The Ohio Farmer (Jan. 11, 1908) Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Mid-1800s Rapid…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…forming state committees to oversee local operations. Concerns have been raised about the impact on county committees and the ability to accommodate farmers without internet access. The 2018 Farm Bill…
Proposed Bill Would Require Congressional Approval Before New Agricultural Tariffs
…losses due to retaliatory tariffs after the 2018 trade actions. California alone lost an estimated $683 million in crop revenue. Nationwide, American farmers lost more than $27 billion in export…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…to go directly to farmers, not administrative costs. Initially frozen by the Trump administration, the program aims to promote commodities with lower greenhouse gas emissions. Brooke Rollins, USDA Secretary, supports…
Orange Production Expected to Rise
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports that U. S. orange production is expected to rise by 2% from March, with Florida’s production unchanged at 11.6 million boxes, down…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Built by Farmers
One-room schoolhouse on the grounds of Liberty Middle School Image by Mdy66/via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Built…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-15-25
…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…