DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Agricultural production continued to expand in the early 1800s, but still by 1850, it took 75 to 90 labor…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…and decreasing exports, if applicable, to supplement the domestic supply, subject to safety reviews. USDA will evaluate international best practices in egg production and safety to determine any opportunities to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Minnesota the Early Flour Capital of the U.S.
…the Minneapolis area. 20 million would be the peak production of the three and represented 97 percent of the nation’s flour. The three firms all based in Minneapolis, Standard Milling,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production In 1850, it’s estimated that it took 75…
USDA/NASS Reports Decrease in Pacific Region Milk Production
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) reported a 5.7% decrease in Pacific Region milk production from January 2024 to January 2025, with production per cow in California down 120…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…of micronutrients in crop production. Phosphorus: Timing Matters Phosphorus is essential for plant growth, but its effectiveness depends largely on timing and soil conditions. Isaak emphasized that growers should understand…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
…reduce production due to ongoing drought conditions. USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
US Apple Association Reports Fresh Apple Storage
Ripe juicy red apples in a container. Production facilities of large warehouse – grading, packing and storage of crops. DepositPhotos image The US Apple Association reported that as of February…
2024 Vegetable Production Report Reveals Significant Shifts
…rising to $1.07 billion (1% increase) and broccoli to $1.09 billion. However, garlic and tomatoes declined. 2024 Vegetable Production Report Reveals Significant Shifts 2024 vegetable production report-25Download Sponsored Content Let’s…
India Market, Increasing Demand on American Suppliers
…almond imports, pistachio imports, health conscious, rising incomes, domestic production, California almonds, e-commerce platforms, Australian suppliers, Chilean suppliers, efficient logistics, organized supply chain, India market, increasing demand, American suppliers. India…
American Agriculture History Minute: Advancement of Soybeans
…production grew from 3% to 47%, and by 1969 had risen to 76%. By 1973, soybeans were the U.S.’ number one cash crop, and leading export commodities. Soybeans and American…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
…California, recently shared insights on the importance of phosphorus and calcium, along with other key nutrients, in crop health and productivity. Phosphorus plays a critical role in energy production and…
U.S. Cotton Acreage Expected to Decline in 2025, NCC Survey Finds
U.S. cotton growers plan to plant 9.6 million acres in 2025, a 14.5% decrease from the previous year, according to the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) annual planting intentions survey. The…
National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
…and ranchers more power in production and marketing by including package labeling indicating that their product has been born, raised, slaughtered, and packaged entirely in the U.S. This allows small…