…own food, but also concentrated on a few new crops that could be exported to meet the growing demand in Europe, especially cotton, tobacco, and sugar. The cotton gin made…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
…those exports. When commodity prices fall, that’s when we significantly saw the bifurcation of imports versus exports when it comes to value. But then Kiefer says there’s at least one…
Diverse Drivers of Farm Income
Image by ilixe48/DepositPhotos USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says the diverse mix of crops and livestock, along with commodity prices, plays a critical role in shaping farm income. “ Farm…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…vulnerabilities. Unlike Midwest states that focus on large-scale commodity crops like soybeans, California produces specialty crops such as almonds, wine, and dairy. These products are not only subject to tariffs…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-25-24
…for the state’s specialty crops and rural economy. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster,…
BeeHero: Revolutionizing Pollination Through Technology
…you eat is pollinated by a honeybee,” Shaw explained. Bees play a vital role not only in producing food but also in maintaining the seed banks necessary for future crops….
Sabrina Halvorson Honored as 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year
…Media’s National Correspondent and hosts The AgNet News Hour. Her reporting focuses on legislative issues and specialty crops, providing critical insights to stakeholders across the agricultural spectrum. With more than…
American Agriculture History Minute: Draft Horses Imported for Farm Work
A View of Amish Harvesting There Corn Using Six Horses and Three Men as it was Done Years Ago on a Sunny Fall Day. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with…
American Agriculture History Minute: How Crops Migrated West
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In the 1850s, there was a great push, migration to the west, finally crossing the Mississippi River and settling…
Farm Service Agency Stresses Support for Farmers Amid Disasters
…and drought in California. Ducheneaux acknowledged the challenges ahead, especially for farmers whose high-value crops, like almond and pecan trees, require years to recover after a disaster. “Our safety net…
American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Adjustments After the Civil War
…the bottom dropped out of wheat prices, and in older fields, wheat yields grew poor. Pests like grasshoppers, cinch bugs attacked the wheat, destroying whole crops in some cases. For…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
…the pesticide’s registration in California. Paraquat is widely used to control weeds in many crops. However, concerns have grown around its potential health and environmental risks, particularly its high toxicity….
American Agriculture History Minute: Trade, Barter, Pay Taxes
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. As settlers moved west across the Mississippi River, great expansion continued. Early farmers planted crops that supplied their families…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
…District is home to a thriving agricultural industry,” said Congresswoman Lofgren. “I will continue to support initiatives that advance our understanding of organic crops and boost the ag economy.” Rep….