…income is a mix of a lot of different things and, you know, corn and beans and wheat and cotton and rice, but there’s horticultural products. There’s livestock products, all…
American Agriculture History Minute: Plantation Agriculture Begins
…where tobacco was grown. Then and eventually, South Carolina and beyond. Cotton became a major plantation crop after 1800 in a region that arced from North Carolina through Texas, where…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Crop Progression
…they used small fish. As time continued, larger farms, plantation agriculture developed in Virginia and Maryland where tobacco was grown, and in South Carolina where they grew more rice. Cotton…
Almond Update: Elizabeth Watkins on Bridging Farming, Food, and Education
…nutrition programs could help bridge this gap. For Watkins, cooking is a tool for storytelling and building trust. By blending farming knowledge with culinary skills, she aims to bring transparency…
American Agriculture History Minute: Trade, Barter, Pay Taxes
…oats, or hogs were traded or sold. They would trade these items for things they couldn’t make on the farm, such as sugar, coffee, thread, or cotton cloth. And if…
American Agriculture History Minute: George Washington on Both Sides of the Coin
Slaves on a cotton plantation, showing how they work in the field. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. George Washington had a complicated relationship with…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found in Stanislaus County
…Following the Pierce’s Disease Control Program’s (PDCP) rapid response protocol, additional surveying and trapping revealed 54 adult GWSS, three nymphs, one viable egg mass, and 11 emerged egg masses on…
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $46 million investment in projects aimed at supporting America’s veteran, underserved, and beginning farmers and ranchers. Deputy Secretary Xochitl…
American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas Becomes the Wheat State
…Many settlers brought seeds from the east or from their homeland. They planted mostly corn but experimented with crops like oats, cotton, even tobacco. Most did not fare well in…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-03-24
…the role of volunteers and organizations in providing aid. Significant agricultural losses, particularly in poultry and cotton, are a major focus, with efforts to secure disaster relief underway. We also…
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
…and Virginia reported extensive crop losses, particularly in corn, soybean, and cotton fields, as heavy winds and torrential rains battered the area. Several poultry operations faced significant losses as well….
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…session hosted by FoodTank, John Piotti, CEO of American Farmland Trust (AFT), presented a systems-based approach to agricultural climate solutions, focusing on regenerative practices, farmland preservation, and farmer support. According…
Cotton Condition Ratings
DepositPhotos image USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, gives us details on cotton condition ratings. Sponsored Content Parka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and Packout September 4, 2026 CIR Agriculture…
Grant to Support Climate-Smart Cotton Research
…cotton research. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded a $10 million grant for a project that aims to make cotton farming more sustainable by using precision…