farmers markets

From Colonial Streets to Community Staples: The History of Farmers Markets in America

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Industry, This Land of Ours

A Foundation of American Agriculture Farmers markets have played an essential role in the story of American agriculture. Long before modern grocery stores and global supply chains, these markets served…

Fordyce

USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for Farmers

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Cattle, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Environment, Funding, Interview, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, USDA, Water

Richard Fordyce American agriculture is at a crossroads—and few understand that better than USDA Undersecretary of Farm Production and Conservation, Richard Fordyce. In a compelling conversation with “The Ag Meter”…

Richard Fordyce

USDA’s Richard Fordyce Highlights Farm Bill Gains, Tax Relief, and Support for California Agriculture

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…and expanding opportunities for agriculture across California and the nation. Fordyce, a fourth-generation farmer from Missouri, emphasized that the USDA remains focused on one core mission, supporting farmers through increasingly…

Emily Rooney

Ag Council President Highlights Regulatory Pressure, Plastics Policy, and Political Uncertainty for California Farmers

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California Trail

The California Trail: A Pathway to Agricultural Expansion

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…The California Trail: A Pathway to Agricultural Expansion — Mark Oppold, American Agriculture History Minute Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…

Potter Valley

California Agriculture Faces Policy Pressure, Weather Challenges, and Critical Election Year

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Energy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…programs that support emissions reduction and sustainability in agriculture. Looking ahead, the combination of political decisions, market conditions, and environmental factors will continue to shape the future of California agriculture….

International Harvester

International Harvester: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…and reliability in American farming history. A Lasting Impact on Agriculture International Harvester’s influence extended far beyond its products. The company helped usher in a new era of mechanized agriculture,…

California Ag Policy

California Ag at a Crossroads: Policy, Pressure, and Opportunity

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Biotechnology, Climate Change, Conservation, Drought, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Greenhouse Gas, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Solar, Special Reports, Tariffs, Technology, Trade, Water

…Year for Agriculture With a major gubernatorial race underway, Rooney described this as one of the most important elections in recent memory for agriculture. Across party lines, candidates have acknowledged…

California Governor Race

California Governor Race and Trade Policy Highlight Challenges and Opportunities for Agriculture

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USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg, who outlined progress in improving global market conditions for American agriculture. Lindberg reported significant movement in reducing the U.S. agricultural…

westward trails

America’s Westward Trails: More Than Just the Famous Routes

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

The Starting Point of Westward Expansion In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights a familiar chapter in U.S. history—westward expansion—and adds important depth to the…