…agriculture history in the United States. German Americans brought with them practices and traditions that were quite different from those of the English and Scottish farmers. They adapted old world…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Settle Appalachian Mountains
…Mountains, they found vast stretches of undeveloped land in what is now central and western Tennessee. The early settlers often received land grants for military service. Standard grants came in…
Late Season Western Mountain Snowpack Boost
Active weather of recent weeks has provided additional inches of snowpack on Western mountain ranges needed as part of regional Spring and Summer water supplies. Rod Bain talks with USDA…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…the American Seed Trade Association: American Seed Trade Association President & CEO Andy LaVigne issued the following statement on the news of additional tariffs imposed between the United States and…
Rollins Embarking on a Six-Month Trade Mission
…United States Department of Agriculture aims to diversify global markets and strengthen existing partnerships. Rollins’ visits to Vietnam, Japan, India, Peru, Brazil, and the UK are part of a strategy…
American Agriculture History Minute: Stubborn as a Missouri Mule
…and quantity of its mules. The state produced a superior breed of mules. Some were used on the western trails. Larger number were used on southern plantations. The industry provided…
US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth
…highlights a disconnect between growing consumer demand and production challenges in the United States. US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
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….
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…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Christmas Tree Promotion Board
…members—11 producers and one importer—who collaborate to support the Christmas tree industry in the United States. Producers from three regions are eligible for nomination. The Western Region, which includes states…
EU Postpones Retaliatory Tariffs Amid Ongoing Negotiations
DepositPhotos image The European Union has delayed its planned retaliatory tariffs against the United States until mid-April, seeking additional time for negotiations. Initially set to take effect on April 1,…
American Agriculture History Minute: State of Missouri Admitted to the Union
Original: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Derivative work: Roke~commonswiki, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: State of Missouri…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…Products Council SNAC International The Sugar Association United Soybean Board U.S. Dairy Export Council U.S. Grains Council Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy Sponsored…
Western Tree Nt Association Hosting Membership Mixers
DepositPhotos image The Western Tree Nut Association is hosting three membership mixers in April, May, and July to bring together industry professionals. Lorrie Boyer reports. Western Tree Nut Association is…