…episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-26-25
…across the United States where inmates are engaged in farming activities. These programs aim to reduce costs, provide inmates with valuable life skills, and prepare them for reintegration into society….
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Helped Change Colorado Agriculture
…when crossing over to what is now Colorado. The soil was even sandier than that in western Kansas, western Nebraska. Rivers were unnavigable. That all changed in the late 1800s…
ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement
…her family’s farming operation in Western New York. She begins her new position on February 18. ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
American Beef Labeling Act Introduced to Codify MCOOL
By Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock The American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), codifies mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef sold in the United…
China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute
Farm machinery manufacturers in the United States could soon feel the impact of retaliatory tariffs from China, following the latest round of trade actions between the two countries. After President…
Hansen Industries Showcases Energy-Efficient Ventilation at World Ag Expo
…generating heat, allowing operators to optimize airflow based on seasonal needs. In colder months, slower speeds can help keep bedding dry and reduce moisture-related issues. “In California dairies, airflow is…
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
DepositPhotos image The Mexican government officially repealed its ban on genetically modified (GMO) corn imports from the United States on Thursday, following an arbitration ruling under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
Large international transportation vessel in the port, loading grain for export. DepositPhotos image The United States saw a significant increase in agricultural export volumes in 2024, as lower prices encouraged…
37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up
…SARE Western Farmer/Rancher Research & Outreach Grant. Marney Blair, Compost Consultant, Fulcrum Farm Emma Wade, Farmer Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio, Early Agriculture Capital
…the early 1800s as western expansion continued. Many settlers, after the hard trek over the Appalachians, fell in love with the plains of Ohio and industries continued to grow. By…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…U.S. For Mexico and the Southwestern U.S., producers will see drought acreage increase as it has nationwide since June. “Drought will likely increase across the Western U.S. this spring and…
Bird Flu Drives Egg Prices Up, No Relief in Sight
Bandon, Oregon, January 8, 2025. Skyrocketing egg prices because of bird flu. Egg price increase, Willamette Farms in Oregon. DepositPhotos image The cost of eggs in the United States has…
American Agriculture History Minute: Centerpiece of Family Farms
…continued across the heartland. One of the largest barns in the US still stands in western Kansas, the Cooper Barn in Colby, Kansas, now a museum. The barn spans an…