U.S. agriculture officials are watching closely as contract talks between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance remain stalled. The two groups are debating issues related to…
Knowledge Gaps in Livestock Market Contracting
DepositPhotos image There are some areas of knowledge gaps for producers regarding livestock marketing contracts, both those that can benefit and those that can be burdensome. Rod Bain reports. Knowledge…
American Agriculture History Minute: Louisiana Territory Purchased
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Louisiana Territory Purchased The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 from the French…
Trump Threatens to Reassert U.S. Control Over Panama Canal
Large ships wait to transit the Miraflores locks in the Panama Canal, just outside Panama City. DepositPhotos image Reports say President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to take back control of…
Farmers Having Problems with Raccoons
Raccoons are not just a problem for suburban homeowners. They are a big problem for many farmers, as well. Gary Crawford has more. Farmers Having Problems with Raccoons Sponsored Content…
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
DepositPhotos image In Fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) supported more than 23,000 climate-focused conservation contracts funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Those investments covered over 11…
Higher Retail Egg Price Forecasts for 2025
DepositPhotos image Will egg prices decline in 2025? Gary Crawford looks into it. Higher Retail Egg Price Forecasts for 2025 Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Sheep Rancher Honored as California Cattlemen’s Association Livestock Man of the Year
DepositPhotos image Fifth-generation sheep rancher from Orland was honored as the California Cattlemen’s Association Livestock Man of the Year for his contributions to the sheep industry and his leadership roles…
EPA Updates Spanish Transition Guide for Pesticide Labeling
DepositPhotos image The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its Spanish Transition Guide for pesticide labeling, effective December 26, to improve accessibility and communication for Spanish-speaking workers. Key updates include…
American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas State Agricultural College Founded
MANHATTEN, KS, USA: Anderson Hall and Administration on the campus of Kansas State University. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas…
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
An enhanced estate tax exemption, introduced under the 2017 tax reform law, may soon shrink if that law is allowed to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress does…
Corporate Transparency Act Filing on Hold
DepositPhotos image Just three days after the U .S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated a rule requiring businesses including farms to file beneficial ownership information, the same…
NCGA Expressed Disappointment Over Year-Round E15 Access in Year-End Legislation
DepositPhotos image The National Corn Growers Association expressed disappointment over the lack of year-round E15 access in year-end legislation, which they believed would help farmers facing low crop prices. NCBA…
California Wine Grape harvest Review
DepositPhotos image A California Wine Grape harvest review of the state’s 2024 wine grape harvest occurred within a traditional timing window, from early August to late October, under generally favorable…