DepositPhotos image A new trade opportunity is opening doors for the American bison industry as U.S. bison exports now qualify for duty-free access to the European Union under a newly implemented tariff…
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Flexibility for Farmers
…agricultural operations across the country. Together, the premium payment extension and reinstated prevented planting coverage provide producers with additional flexibility and expanded risk management tools heading into the next production…
Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
…has evolved into a full-time career. Today, Miller travels hundreds of days each year as a keynote speaker, agricultural advocate, columnist, and social media content creator, educating audiences across America…
Farm Babe Michelle Miller Encourages Farmers to Tell Agriculture’s Story
Agriculture has one of the best stories to tell, but too often someone else is telling it. That was the message from agricultural advocate Michelle Miller, better known as The…
How Immigrant Traditions Shaped Early American Agriculture
…America’s most valuable agricultural crops. A Lasting Legacy in American Agriculture The agricultural knowledge brought by immigrant communities helped shape farming practices that would influence generations of American producers. From…
Michael Gates Outlines Vision for California, Public Safety, and Agriculture in Exclusive Ag Meter Interview
…respect for the industries that keep California running—including its $70-plus billion agricultural sector. Michael Gates During an in-depth interview with host Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, Gates discussed his campaign…
Michael Gates Pledges to Fight California Fraud and Support Agriculture
Michael Gates Says California Must End Waste, Fraud, and Heavy Regulation on Agriculture California’s agricultural community continues to face mounting challenges ranging from burdensome regulations to economic uncertainty. During the…
The Northwest Territory Opened the Door to America’s Westward Expansion
…helping isolated frontier communities grow into thriving agricultural regions. Building America’s Agricultural Foundation The settlement of the Northwest Territory represented far more than geographic expansion—it helped establish the agricultural backbone…
USDA Expands $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
…their ability to rapidly reproduce and destroy virtually any landscape they inhabit. Feral Swine Cause Extensive Agricultural Damage According to Fordyce, feral swine do not discriminate when it comes to…
Khyle Aphay’s FFA Journey Shows the Power of Leadership and Opportunity
…Agriculture-Focused High School On the second day, participants toured the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, where students study: Animal science Food science Horticulture Agricultural finance Agricultural mechanics Numerous other…
USDA Launches $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
…USDA’s commitment to protecting agricultural production while reducing the environmental and economic damage caused by one of the nation’s most destructive invasive pests. Listen to the full interview below or…
Marietta Became America’s First Permanent Settlement in the Northwest Territory
…for settlement and agricultural production. The settlement of Marietta served as an early example of how frontier communities could flourish, helping shape America’s vision for westward growth and agricultural development…
California Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funding Priorities on State Board Agenda
…School Program. The initiative works to connect schools with California-grown agricultural products while expanding opportunities for students to learn about farming, nutrition and local food systems. In addition, the board…
Westward Expansion After the Revolution: How Early American Pioneers Found Food and Survival
…families helped pave the way for continued westward expansion, contributing to the agricultural development that would eventually transform the American landscape. A Small Step That Changed Frontier Life While preserving…