I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. DepositPhotos image A central Iowa cattle feeder in the mid-1920s believed he could produce better cattle by paying closer attention to…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…by streamlining operations. In an interview after, he explained that automation extends beyond driverless tractors, with applications in spraying, mowing, weeding, and harvesting. “Maybe not so obvious is automation of…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced four open positions on the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee. The Committee advises the CDFA secretary on…
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
…the Science II Building. The Bulldoggers Rodeo Club will host its annual rodeo on Nov. 8 at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds, and the Viticulture Club will hold its 71st annual…
Progress Report on Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities
DepositPhotos image According to USDA, the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program has been very successful. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Chiquita Ordered to Pay $38.3 Million in Wrongful Death Case
DepositPhotos image A federal judge entered judgment today against Chiquita Brands International, Inc. for $38.3 million, confirming a jury’s June 2024 verdict. The compensation is for the wrongful deaths of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Importance of Company Logos
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Logos are an important part of any company’s identity. Leaping Deer of John Deere, Checkerboard Square of Ralston Purina. J.I.K. started…
Gauging Declining Mississippi River Water Levels
Hannibal, MO – 20 October 2023: Ingram Barge Co pusher tugboat pushing rows of barges with grain down the Upper Mississippi river. DepositPhotos image USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about…
Four Start-ups Advance in 2025 Ag Innovation Challenge
DepositPhotos image Four start-up companies have advanced to the final round of the 2025 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, competing for a top prize of $100,000. The American Farm Bureau…
ODMAP for Organic Dairy Grower Support
DepositPhotos image USDA announced another round of funding applications are being accepted through its Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Farmers Face Jan. 1 Deadline to File Federal Ownership Reports
DepositPhotos image Thousands of farmers could face severe penalties, including fines and jail time, if they do not meet a new federal reporting deadline. The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial…
American Agriculture History Minute: Developers of the National Western Stock Show
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Denver, Colorado, USA-January 4, 2018-The National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade with marching bands, floats, horseback riders, cowboys, cowgirls and Longhorn…
Expansion of MedFly Quarantine Boundary in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties
Mediterranean fruit fly (MedFly), Ceratitis capitata, posed on a black wall. DepositPhotos image Effective October 17, 2024, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded the Mediterranean Fruit…
Protect The Harvest Dissolves, Advocacy Continues with Western Justice
On Friday, October 11, Protect The Harvest’s board of directors announced the dissolution of the organization. Founded in 2011 by entrepreneur and livestock producer Forrest Lucas, the group focused on…