DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Opel with an American Agriculture History Minute. As American agriculture expanded, farmers continued to make improvements in their production of grain, and by the late 1880s,…
New Legislation Aims to Support Farmers’ Financial Needs for 2024
…on the per-acre cost of production, covering 60 percent of economic losses on eligible acres. Payment limits vary based on income sources: farmers earning less than 75 percent of their…
American Agriculture History Minute: George Washington on Both Sides of the Coin
Slaves on a cotton plantation, showing how they work in the field. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. George Washington had a complicated relationship with…
California Dairies, Inc. Shuts Down Los Banos Facility
…owned by nearly 300 dairy producers and accounts for 40% of California’s milk production. Known for its Challenge and Danish Creamery butter brands, CDI’s products are distributed throughout the U.S….
Urban Ag Acreage Reporting Adjustments
DepositPhotos image The Farm Service Agency recently adjusted reporting requirements for crop acreage to take vertical farming and other urban ag and innovative production practices into account. Rod Bain has…
Global Demand for Tree Nuts Shifts as Top Markets Drive Trade
…EU and UAE as top buyers, offsetting declining Chinese imports caused by increased domestic production. The U.S. remains a major supplier, exporting 69% of its almond production, 71% of walnuts,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Cooperative Extension Service Created
…enabled producers and their families to receive help in agricultural production, livestock health, home economics. It also included in that Cooperative Extension Service a charter working with young boys and…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…recognized the difficult situation for farmers, particularly due to low commodity prices and increasing production costs. “It’s unusual to have so many crops struggling at the same time,” she said…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…year at the Yolo County Fairgrounds near Sacramento, California, the event highlights solutions designed to improve efficiency and sustainability, particularly for specialty crop production. Paul Welbig, Director of Precision Technology…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
…who are essential to the future of food production. Eligible students include those studying education, communication, production, research, or other areas related to the beef industry. CME Group’s John Ricci,…
New Ag Literacy Resource Highlights U.S. Food and Farm Facts
…Modern Farmers, Trade & Economics, Environment, and Production. It features updated data from the most recent Census of Agriculture and includes easy-to-read graphics, making it useful for classrooms, fairs, events,…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
…unique opportunity to address on-farm production challenges through hands-on research, technical support, and funding. Applications are open until December 1, 2024. The Farmer-Led Trials Program encourages producers to innovate by…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
DepositPhotos image Long-term exposure to smoke from wildfires can significantly reduce the energy reserves of orchard trees and slash nut production by up to 50%, according to researchers at the…
USDA Launches New Tools to Improve Fertilizer and Grain Transportation Visibility
…indicators. These include data on production, inventory, and transportation of essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It also offers detailed fertilizer price data, U.S. import volumes, and transportation…