…step forward. In 1932, Firestone outfitted an Allis-Chalmers Model U tractor with large, low-pressure rubber tires. The result? A smoother ride, greater efficiency, and a breakthrough in agricultural machinery. Farmers…
New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers
…Wisconsin-Madison Division, outlines how this change benefits agricultural producers, particularly those planning to sell farmland. New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers New Capital Gains Flexibility Under Code…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
…news for cotton producers on the policy front. Smith highlighted significant improvements in the agricultural provisions of the latest reconciliation package. Chief among them is the increase in the seed…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality Meeting Hosted by Key Agricultural Associations The meeting was co-hosted by the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association and the Western Agricultural Processors…
How Early Colonists Sent Letters Before the U.S. Postal System
…efforts laid the foundation for what would become one of the most vital services in American society—essential not just for communication, but also for the economic and agricultural development of…
South African Growers Urge Tariff Relief for Citrus Exports to U.S.
Tariff Increase Sparks Concerns for South African Citrus Industry South Africa’s Citrus Growers Association is sounding the alarm over newly imposed U.S. tariffs that threaten the viability of their exports…
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
…America’s agricultural community. American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill Founded as a non-profit, all-volunteer organization, AAW has played a central role in amplifying the voices of women in…
Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture
The Founding of America’s Postal System and Its Role in Agriculture In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold reflects on how early American infrastructure helped support agricultural…
Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce
…their focus from border enforcement to addressing domestic immigration policy—particularly as it affects the agricultural labor force. These lawmakers say it’s time to move beyond enforcement-only approaches and push for…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…beef products last week. The U.S. is Brazil’s second-largest market for beef exports, following China, according to trade data. Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade The sudden increase in tariffs has…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
Final USDA Citrus Production Forecast Shows Mixed Results for 2025 Season The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its final citrus production forecast for the…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
…carried over land—slowing the trade of animal pelts and agricultural goods. How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade As time progressed, larger rowboats replaced smaller canoes. These new boats…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…California agricultural labor force. “So many commodities still depend on the human hand. This is important work… we need a comprehensive immigration bill that allows people to support their families…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…could hit $7–$8 per gallon in California. With agricultural freight unable to pass costs to end consumers, many haulers are being squeezed. “The ag industry, we’re price takers, not price…