DepositPhotos image The process of rebuilding U.S. cattle inventories will remain an ongoing question well into 2025. Texas A&M extension livestock economist David Anderson says coming into 2024, the beef…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
DepositPhotos image House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig released a statement criticizing a new Republican proposal she says would reduce funding for essential farm bill programs in order to…
November U.S. Beef Exports
In November, U.S. beef exports increased by 10% in volume and by 11% in value. The export value per head of fed slaughter increased by 13%-the highest since June. Asia,…
Walnut Alliance of California Formed
California walnut growers have formed the Walnut Alliance of California to improve their marketing environment and profitability. Historically, walnut prices have been unsustainably low, and the alliance aims to address…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio State University Founded
University Hall on Campus of The Ohio State University DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ohio State University was founded in 1870 as a land-grant…
U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
A skilled veterinarian taking a PCR swab on a turkey to check for Avian Flu DepositPhotos image The USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile to make it…
Mexican Peso Devaluation Benefits the U. S. Produce Industry
DepositPhotos image The Mexican peso experienced its largest annual devaluation since 2008 relative to the US dollar, which benefits the produce industry by increasing the purchasing power of importers. Additionally,…
Livestock Producer Evaluates Trump Pick for Ag Secretary
Former Director of the Domestic Policy Council Brooke Rollins speaking with attendees at the 2021 Young Women’s Leadership Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Gaylord Texan Resort &…
Western Snowpack Gives Insight into Water Supplies
DepositPhotos image The first outlook of Western Mountain snowpack for the new year gives some insight to potential water supplies for the region’s farm irrigators and municipalities this Spring and…
American Agriculture History Minute-Gaining Control of the Might Mississippi River
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute-Gaining Control of the Might Mississippi River President Thomas Jefferson was especially eager to gain control…
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
Longshoremen uses long rods with turnbuckles to secure containers on an container ship in deck sockets. DepositPhotos image The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have…
Specialty Crop Growers Experiencing Varying Wage Changes
DepositPhotos image Specialty crop growers in the US are experiencing varying wage changes for temporary agricultural workers. Wages are rising across the board, with the Southeast and some regions seeing…
American Agriculture History Minute: Weather Determined the Crops
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Weather Determined the Crops Early settlers would learn that weather would often dictate the crops…
Exporters Watching Trump Trade Discussions
DepositPhotos image Will a second administration of President Donald Trump bring progress on trade negotiations with key global partners? U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin…