…increased input costs and temporary market disruptions. According to the announcement discussed on the show, payments will be calculated using factors including planted acreage, production costs and commodity prices. Importantly…
Iowa’s Prairie Landscape Drew Waves of Midwest Settlers
…the other side. For many, the journey represented the beginning of a new life in a region that would soon become a significant center of American agricultural production. As settlement…
Medgene and FFAR Partner to Develop New World Screwworm Vaccine for Cattle
…aimed at protecting cattle health and supporting the long-term stability of U.S. livestock production. However, the vaccine remains under development and testing, and additional research will be needed to determine…
USDA Announces $13.8 Billion in Farm Payments as Autonomous Spraying Technology Advances
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Richard Fordyce, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, discussed billions of dollars in upcoming farm safety-net payments and new opportunities…
Westward Expansion Brought New Farming Traditions to the Midwest
…and New York Settlers Established Orchards Farmers arriving from New England and New York brought seeds for plum, apple and pear trees. These varieties helped expand fruit production as settlers…
Beef Imports Fall Short of Expectations, With Little Impact on Grocery Prices
…that the imported product consisted primarily of lean beef trimmings used to make ground beef. While those imports can contribute to hamburger production, their effect on overall retail prices appears…
EPA Proposal Would Restore 770 Million Renewable Fuel Credits
…and biofuel industry members, the decision is worth watching because federal blending policy can influence demand for crops used in renewable fuel production. Listen to the accompanying report for more…
Fall Berry Supplies Expected to Increase as Demand Grows
…South American production and ongoing cost pressures may complicate the market outlook. Listen to the accompanying report for more on fall berry supplies, changing production conditions and the trends shaping…
Draft Horses Transform American Farming in the 1800s
…many farm operations. They helped farmers harness the capabilities of increasingly sophisticated equipment and supported the continued development of American agricultural production. A Turning Point in American Agricultural History The…
Jamie Johansson Outlines Priorities for California Agriculture
…stronger if farmers faced fewer barriers to production and investment. He warned that rising costs are contributing to changes in food production and increasing competition from imported products. Food Processing…
Proposed Russian Diesel Supplies Draw Support and Criticism
…major operating expense for many agricultural businesses, powering tractors, combines, irrigation equipment and trucks used to transport livestock, crops and supplies. Changes in fuel prices can affect production expenses throughout…
USDA Forecasts Higher U.S. Non-Orange Citrus Production
…California, where production is expected to reach a new high. Tangerine Production Rises Despite Regional Differences U.S. tangerine production is forecast at 1.13 million boxes, up 3.1% from last year….
Kyle Kirkland Discusses Water Management, Rising Costs and California’s Agricultural Future
…to plan for the future. Kirkland also described agricultural production as a matter of national security, given the Central Valley’s importance to the nation’s food supply. Affordability was another major…
Post-Civil War Wheat Prices Push Farmers Toward Corn and Livestock
…had increased production facing a much different economic environment. As wheat prices declined, producers also began confronting another problem: declining productivity in older wheat fields. Pests and Poor Yields Add…