DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Iowa is located where the great eastern forests and the prairies of the western United States met. There’s not…
American Agriculture History Minute: Homestead Act of 1862
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. By 1813, the western frontier had reached the Mississippi River. St. Louis was the largest town on the frontier…
Logistics in USDA Agricultural Trade Missions
DepositPhotos image Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley discusses some of the details of most USDA-led agricultural trade missions, including December’s mission to Morocco. Logistics in USDA Ag Trade Missions…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…benefits, as supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature. Conservation practices providing climate benefits are delivered through existing conservation programs. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), and…
EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San Joaquin Valley
…2023. This decision highlights collaborative progress in reducing agricultural emissions while granting more time to meet clean air goals. EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage in California Declines for Third Straight Year
…acreage comes from Land IQ, in collaboration with the Almond Board of California (ABC). Land IQ specializes in advanced agricultural analysis, utilizing remote sensing, satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, and ground…
Morocco Destination for Final USDA Ag Trade Mission of 2024
Farming in Morocco. DepositPhotos image A delegation of U.S. agribusiness, trade organization, and state ag department representatives visit Morocco next month as part of the latest USDA-led agricultural trade mission….
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…rural economy while ensuring that trade conflicts don’t unduly harm agricultural sectors.” While uncertainties remain, the agricultural community will closely monitor how the administration’s trade strategies unfold, particularly their impact…
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…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…face a struggling agricultural economy.” The American Soybean Association (ASA) highlighted Rollins’ agricultural development degree and farm background, noting her policy experience under the previous Trump administration. ASA President Josh…
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
DepositPhotos image The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) reports that last week, Chris McGlothlin, the Association’s Director of Technical Services, addressed the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Annual…
Western Precipitation Deluge from Atmospheric River
DepositPhotos image Several inches of varying forms of precipitation are expected over the next week as an atmospheric river establishes itself over the northern half of the Western U.S. Rod…
Almond Update: Elizabeth Watkins on Bridging Farming, Food, and Education
…degree, Watkins returned to the family farm, balancing agricultural life with a unique career in marketing and education. She frequently appears on Sacramento-area TV stations, showcasing recipes that incorporate almonds…
BeeHero: Revolutionizing Pollination Through Technology
BeeHero, a startup founded in 2017 and operating in Israel and California, is using technology to transform agricultural pollination. The company provides precision pollination services, working with both beekeepers and…