…across the country, as Americans were used to thinking that there would always be more land for new farms. And by the 1880s, they saw this would not be the…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
…the USDA. In a recent discussion, Ducheneaux highlighted the value of urban agricultural initiatives in fostering understanding and support for agriculture, especially in areas far removed from traditional farms. Programs…
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…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…of Agriculture who will protect family farms and ranches, roll back crushing regulations, and stand up for rural values—and we look forward to working with Secretary-Designate Rollins to make it…
American Agriculture History Minute: Draft Horses Imported for Farm Work
…an American Agriculture History Minute. Horses and oxen provided a lot of the power on American farms until the mid -1800s. Oxen were too slow to pull some of the…
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Recalled Organic Carrots
A multistate E. coli O121 outbreak has prompted the recall of organic whole and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms under multiple brand names. The Centers for Disease Control and…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…with cleaner ones, and the WaterSmart projects in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation, which support improved water infrastructure on farms. Additional programs offer support for wildlife habitat, wildfire mitigation,…
Sonoma County Votes Down Animal Containment Measure, Early Results Show
…farms and the broader agricultural community. They emphasized that Sonoma County farms adhere to strict animal welfare and environmental standards, and that Measure J could harm both small and large…
Farmers’ Optimism Rose Ahead of U.S. Election, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows
…producers possessing a less pessimistic view of the U.S. agricultural economy. For example, the percentage of producers who expect bad times for the U.S. agricultural economy in the upcoming year…
American Agriculture History Minute: George Washington on Both Sides of the Coin
…slavery during his lifetime. He controlled a cumulative total of over 577 slaves forced to work on his farms and including his house in Philadelphia. As president, though, he signed…
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
…has hit farms without surface water access the hardest, particularly almond orchards and vineyards, where values have reportedly dropped by as much as 50%. This plunge in land value is…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…noted. These economic pressures mean many farms are relocating to regions like Arizona, Mexico, or Peru where costs are lower. Automation offers a potential lifeline to keep farming operations viable…
California Farm Linked to Onions in E. Coli Outbreak
…be the cause. Taylor Farms, the supplier of slivered onions for McDonald’s, has issued a voluntary recall of yellow onions distributed to food service customers. As of October 24, 75…
Farmers Face Jan. 1 Deadline to File Federal Ownership Reports
…requirement. “Many farms rely on LLCs to protect assets, but small businesses often struggle to keep up with changing regulations,” Duvall said. Farms that fail to comply could face fines…