…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…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
…facing the livestock industry, highlighted by recent hearings of the House Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. The episode features opening comments from California Representative Jim Costa,…
USDA Secretary Announces Aid Plan at Commodity Classic
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed farmers attending Commodity Classic in Denver earlier this week and outlined the USDA’s plan to distribute $30 billion in economic and disaster relief. She…
Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
…key concern, with only 9% of surveyed bank CEOs expecting positive outcomes for Rural Mainstreet economies under President Trump’s tariff policies. “The economic outlook for grain farmers looks bleak for…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…state veterinarians, and poultry and dairy farmers on vaccine and therapeutics strategy, logistics, and surveillance. USDA will immediately begin holding biweekly discussions on this and will also brief the public…
USDA to Lead March Trade Mission to Guatemala
…and two state departments of agriculture. “Expanding export opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses remains a top priority for the USDA,” said Mark Slupek, Acting Associate Administrator of the…
USDA Releasing Funding in Contracts for Environmental and Conservation Program
DepositPhotos image USDA is releasing $20 million in contracts for environmental and conservation programs, in line with White House directives, and will honor existing contracts to farmers. USDA Releasing Funding…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-27-25
…a group of farmers files a lawsuit against the USDA. The lawsuit addresses the Trump administration’s deletion of decades-worth of climate change data, a crucial source of information for agricultural…
Voices of the Valley: Agritourism – From Goat Yoga to Pumpkin Patches
…that knowledge gap. “People trust farmers, but they don’t trust farming,” Bailey says, as she talks about her goal of giving people a “lightbulb moment” when they visit Owyhee. This…
CALP is accepting applications for its class 55
The California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) is accepting applications for its class 55, targeting mid-career professionals in agriculture, including growers, farmers, and horticulturalists. The 17-month intensive program, which costs over…
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
…farmers who saw it as a crucial step toward expanding domestic biofuel markets. Cooper described it as a “near-miss that really stung” but emphasized that the setback has only strengthened…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
Farmers face ongoing challenges in ensuring proper nutrient management for their crops. In a recent discussion, AgroLiquid agronomist Abe Isaak provided insights into phosphorus application, nitrogen management, and the role…
EU Considering Import Restrictions from U.S.
DepositPhotos image The European Union (EU) is exploring new import restrictions on certain food products produced under different standards, a move aimed at protecting EU farmers. The proposal is similar…
American Agriculture History Minute: Anna Baldwin Changes the Dairy Industry Forever
Anna Baldwin milking machine revolutionized the American dairy industry / By PA Department of Agriculture (X post) I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute:…