Depositphotos image The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has voiced concerns regarding a proposed expansion of futures trading hours to a 24/7 schedule. In a formal statement to the…
Fruit Storage Trends Reflect Decline
…to national apple reserves. Among the varieties dominating storage inventories, Red Delicious, Gala, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Cosmic Crisp, and Fuji remain the most prevalent. While apple stocks remain relatively…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…is pushing 45,000 farms out of business every year and why younger generations are turning away from farming altogether. With a focus on both national and California-specific challenges—like burdensome regulations…
Are Solar Panels Safe on Farmland?
…a family farmer says: “I am very concerned with America’s prime farmland, being covered with taxpayer subsidize, solar panel installation, food security is national security and if we cover our…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…boxes, down from 9 million, leading to more domestic consumption. Strawberries are also performing well. The Trump administration’s plan to increase logging in national forests by 25% over five years…
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
Pivot irrigation on a cotton field USDA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the origins of Valley Irrigation. American Agriculture History Minute:…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…months, tensions mounted. The Center for Biological Diversity sued the National Park Service, arguing grazing leases harm the environment. Meanwhile, the Public Lands Council defended ranchers, advocating for multi-use land…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
The USDA Farmers Market on the National Mall is the Department’s own “living laboratory” for farmers market operations across the country. The market offers an opportunity to more than 30…
Tariff 90-day Deal USA and China
…whom he had previously only had a video call. Ambassador Jamieson Greer was familiar with other leaders from the delegation. The good personal interaction and the representation of national interests…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…worm, a decision supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The hosts also touched on the US-Ukraine deal and the potential for in-person talks between Zelensky and Putin Mike Strands,…
Trade Agreement with the UK Draws Praise from NCBA
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has expressed its appreciation for President Donald Trump’s efforts in securing a trade agreement principle with the United Kingdom (U.K.) that includes beef. This…
American Agriculture History Minute: Originators of the National Western Stock Show
Draft horses at the National Western Stock Show 2008 in the Events Center Nathan Walker, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…and agricultural needs, with one speaker emphasizing the importance of farming for global food supply. The conversation also touches on the issue of international entities, particularly China, buying U.S. farmland,…
Latest Federal Dietary Guidelines being Developed
…national nutrition policies, influencing everything from school meal programs to food assistance initiatives. Latest Federal Dietary Guidelines being Developed Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…