DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Different Strains of Plants Developed Luther Burbank is part of American agriculture history. Despite receiving…
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
DepositPhotos image The Vineyard Team has announced that applications for the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship are now open through March 31. The scholarship provides financial assistance and mentorship for the…
Threat of Tariffs on Imports Still on the Table
DepositPhotos image President Donald Trump suspended tariffs he imposed on Canada and Mexico, telling reporters the decision was to protect American farmers, but the threat of imposing tariffs is still…
Western Agricultural Processors Association has Rebranded
…growers, holders, and processors of almonds, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts. The rebranding aims to expand membership and services. Western Agricultural Processors Association has Rebranded Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Dairy Farmers Benefiting from Lower Feed Grain Costs
DepositPhotos image Chris Galen, Senior Vice President of member services and Strategic Initiatives at the National Milk Producers Federation, reports that dairy farmers are benefiting from lower feed grain costs,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Birth of a Giant
Jolly Green Giant statue in Blue Earth, Minnesota./By Paul C. Hedberg, photograph byJonathunder – Own work, Public Domain/Wikipedia image 1948 advertisement in Ladies’ Home Journal By Internet Archive Book Images/Wikipedia…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…efforts to innovate and stay competitive. This segment features an interview brought to you by the Almond Board of California. The segment discussed the impact of recent storms on California almond…
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
DepositPhotos image China has hit back this week at Trump’s new tariffs with duties of its own, targeted at sensitive U.S. farm goods. The U.S.’s third-biggest Ag export market, China…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Need to Report Damage
…look for some initial signs of blossoms on the ground, of small nutlets on the ground. And I think if they see any of that, I think their best step,…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
DepositPhotos image More than 300 agricultural, food, and environmental organizations have urged federal leaders to rely on sound science when evaluating products essential to farming and food production. The coalition…
Women in Agribusiness Mission: Highlight and Empower Women in the Agribusiness Sector
Agronomist examining plant in corn field with the farmer. DepositPhotos image Women in Agribusiness is an organization whose mission is to highlight and empower women in the agribusiness sector. The…
Drought Coverage Picture for Crops and Commodities
Young corn growing in dry drought season Image by stevanovicigor/DepositPhotos Rod Bain has a look at the drought coverage picture for crops and commodities. Elevated drought coverage nationwide over the…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
DepositPhotos image The Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer rose to 152 in February, driven by improved current conditions and a strong livestock sector, with the farm capital investment index reaching…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference In 1850, it’s estimated it took 75 to 90 labor…