DepositPhotos image A senior USDA official recognizes both the importance of working farm and forest lands in resource conservation, and the need to keep operations economically viable. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored…
American Agriculture History Minute: Advancing American Agriculture from the Classroom
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. By Goodluz/DepositPhotos image E.T. York is an example of a person helping American agriculture advance without actually farming or experimenting in…
Support Network for Financially Stressed Producers
DepositPhotos image The USDA launched the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. Through a series of Cooperative…
IFPA Policy Retreat Charts Course for Advocacy in 2025
DepositPhotos image International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) brought together volunteer leaders serving on the U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee in Washington, D.C. this month to dive into…
Incentives as Working Lands Conservation Encouragement
Image by Gernot Reipen from Pixabay Providing incentive-based programs and tools to assist growers and landowners with working lands conservation is essential in adaptation efforts, according to an Agriculture Department…
Registration Open for CA Avocado Society Annual Meeting
DepositPhotos image The California Avocado Society is preparing for its annual meeting and registration is now underway. The meeting will be Friday October 25th. Registration for members is $80.00. Non…
Report Has Few Clues to Future of Cattle Cycle
DepositPhotos image There are few available clues in USDA’s Cattle on Feed report as to the direction the beef industry is headed. Gary Crawford reports. cofd0924Download Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Government’s Attempt to Restrict Expansion
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. By letf.luis@gmail.com/DepositPhotos image The British government attempted to restrict westward expansion with the ineffective Proclamation Line of 1763 that was abolished…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
DepositPhotos image It’s Climate Week in New York City, and while perhaps not as famous as New York’s Fashion Week, it is bringing agriculture into the spotlight. Speaking at a…
Broiler Outlook Strong
By kataklinger/DepositPhotos image The outlook for the nation’s broiler industry looks strong. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
Western Region CCA Announces CCA of the Year & Award Recipients
By manupadilla/DepositPhotos image The Western Region Certified Crop Advisers (WRCCA) announced Franz Niederholzer as the 2024 CCA of the Year. Niederholzer is a farm advisor with the University of California…
Interesting Time in Dairy Industry
Milking cows by automatic industrial milking rotary system in modern diary farm. By mulderphoto/DepositPhotos image It’s an interesting time to be in the dairy industry. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored Content…
Strong Start for Mexican Avocado Season
By Blinovita/DepositPhotos image Mexico’s supply of avocados is looking good this season, despite a slow start. According to Fresh Plaza, the new season for Mexican avocados is well underway, though…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmers Move Across America
I’m Mark Oppold with today’s American Agriculture History Minute. By marzolino/DepositPhotos image After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the American victory in the War of 1812, plus the building…