…who rely on agricultural trade. The tariffs on China and Canada, they argue, will hinder farmers’ ability to sell their products, drive up production costs, and place an added financial…
American Agriculture History Minute: Michigan Becomes a Top Agricultural Producing State in Many Commodities
…nation for tart cherry production and fourth for sweet cherries. They rank sixth in the nation for the production of milk and first in the production of dry black beans,…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…2022 Census of Agriculture, providing valuable insights into horticultural crop production, product value, growing space, and production expenses. This information helps shape industry policies and support programs. Participation is mandatory…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-07-25
…developments affecting the agricultural industry. They cover the challenges posed by California’s erratic weather on crop production, specifically almonds and raisins, and the rebranding of the Western Agricultural Processors Association…
Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation
…percent of America’s potash supply comes from Canada,” he noted. “It’s an irreplaceable component of modern agricultural production.” Kenneth Hartman, Jr., President of the National Corn Growers Association, pointed to…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…regional production, markets, and infrastructure. During the pandemic, we saw how fragile our highly consolidated food system is. But it doesn’t have to be this way. “When I first started…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…production nationwide.” Stevermer also expressed appreciation for House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson’s efforts to address Prop 12 in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. She highlighted the importance…
American Agriculture History Minute: Development of Factory-Made Agricultural Equipment
…Factory-Made Agricultural Equipment Prior to the 1800s, most of the tools and equipment farmers and ranchers used were handmade. The growing use of factory-made agricultural equipment increased farmer production and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Major Change in Agriculture from Hand Power to Horses
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…