…Cotton Overview: Total cotton acreage: 10.1 million acres (down 10%) Upland cotton: 9.95 million acres (down 9%) American Pima: 171,000 acres (down 17%) 97% of upland cotton is biotech, up…
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
…wheat moved across the Appalachians into the Corn Belt, cementing their place in American food systems. In the South, crops like tobacco, peanuts, and cotton became economic cornerstones, shaping regional…
America’s First State Fair and Its Agriculture Roots
How Farm Family Rivalry Sparked a National Agricultural Tradition In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explores the spirited origins of an enduring tradition in U.S….
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…and his operation has recently partnered with Producers Dairy for corn silage production. “Cotton just wasn’t penciling out… corn silage is a good fit for our operation,” Allen noted. Labor,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-25-25
…from cotton due to market challenges. He emphasizes the growing importance of smart crop rotation, dependable labor contractors, and adjusting to the rising costs of freight and inputs. But it’s…
Cotton, and Cotton Gin, Helped Shape American Ag Economy
…cotton became one of the nation’s most transformative crops. How Cotton Helped Shape America’s Agricultural Economy When Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World in 1492, he discovered cotton growing…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
…long-term viability of the farming sector. Leaders across the state are pressing lawmakers to develop balanced immigration policies that protect national interests while ensuring that California farms can continue feeding…
Darren Hill: Why JD Food Buys Beef Nationwide
…other packers to have enough product for our customers.” Hill emphasized that even companies considered small on a national scale must cast a wide net to meet demand in the…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
…that the San Joaquin Valley holds a unique position in the country’s agricultural and national security framework. “A country that can’t feed itself, can’t defend itself,” he stated. “You can’t…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…trends are leading the country toward a serious food security crisis. With 70% of U.S.-grown fruit and 50% of vegetables coming from California, policy-driven land reductions could have national consequences….
CDFA Expands Quarantine to Contain Pest Outbreak in Orange County
…the guidelines and follow all compliance requirements. Safeguarding California’s Agriculture California’s agriculture remains a pillar of the national food system. Rapid response efforts like this reflect CDFA’s commitment to safeguarding…
California Walnuts Launch “Feel Good” Campaign for Gen Z & Millennials
…Commission, based in Folsom, has unveiled its newest national campaign: California Walnuts Feel Good. The initiative is part of a major rebranding effort to reposition walnuts as a convenient, healthy…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…drawn praise from leading industry groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, for its aggressive and proactive approach to protecting domestic food supplies. Rollins also detailed a five-part USDA strategy…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…to crucial updates in farm safety net programs and estate tax relief for family farms. Featuring insights from the National Milk Producers Federation, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and pork…