…at The Food Industry Association. Americans See Meat as Essential to a Healthy Diet Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
American Agriculture History Minute: Transitioning of the Midwest
…of World War II, the Midwest transitioned from a rural economy to an industrial agricultural economy as the Midwest rapidly industrialized. The expansion of railroads to the west transformed Kansas…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…with Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Thomas-Hart highlights that farmers and landowners have faced 14 iterations of WOTUS since 1972. Recent developments include EPA…
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
…these fees will drive up costs for agricultural imports like seed and fertilizer while also making it more expensive to export crops. The American Soybean Association estimates that a $1…
March Making Snow on Western Mountain Ranges
DepositPhotos image Several Western Mountain ranges note significant increases in snowpack over the month of March, increasing water equivalency levels for several parts of the region. Rod Bain has more….
NCBA Weighs Opening WOTUS Request for Information
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) weighs in on the Trump Administration’s opening of the Waters of the US (WOTUS) Act request for information. NCBA Weighs Opening WOTUS Request for Information…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
…domestic and international audiences through marketing efforts, funding and promoting studies about almonds’ health benefits, and ensuring best-of-class agricultural practices and food safety. ABC encourages eligible women, minorities and people…
Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade Missions
Development markets for U.S. farm and food goods are among the targeted destinations for USDA-led agricultural trade missions in 2025. Rod Bain has more. Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade…
Farmers for Free Trade Sounding Alarm over Another Trade War
…to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. That’s welcome news to American farmers challenged by low prices and…
West Tree Nut Association’s Annual Meeting and Trade Show Coming Up
The West Tree Nut Association’s Annual Meeting and Trade Show will be held at the Monterey Marriott and Convention Center from June 11 to 13, featuring a trade show, networking,…
American Agriculture History Minute Future Farmers of America Begins
…FFA I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute Future Farmers of America Begins Henry C. Groseclose is an important part of American agricultural history….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-25-25
…agricultural technologies, such as autonomous vineyard equipment and robotics, to address labor challenges and improve efficiency. The last segment goes over ‘hot button’ ag issues and headline news including water…
CDFA Discusses Benefits of Urban Agriculture
…Additionally, the CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has rebranded to the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability, reflecting its evolution in sustainable farming over 30 years. CDFA Discusses…
Western Tree Nut Association Submits Comments to CA DPR on Use of Paraquat
The Western Tree Nut Association has submitted comments to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CA/DPR) on the use of paraquat, emphasizing its importance as a broad-spectrum herbicide, especially in…