The Ohio Farmer (Jan. 11, 1908) Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Mid-1800s Rapid…
American Agriculture History Minute: New Opportunities Opened in Agriculture
…times of rapid economic growth, a farmer could still improve the land he was on for far more than he paid for it, and then move further west and repeat…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…to go directly to farmers, not administrative costs. Initially frozen by the Trump administration, the program aims to promote commodities with lower greenhouse gas emissions. Brooke Rollins, USDA Secretary, supports…
Yuba Grower Named 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year
…a field scout with Wilbur-Ellis, working with crops like sugar beets, corn, wheat, and tomatoes. Later, Dodd co-founded a spreading business that emphasized strong farmer relationships and effective problem-solving. This…
Farmer Sentiment Declines Amid Policy and Trade Uncertainty
DepositPhotos image Farmer sentiment weakened in March as growing concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy dampened outlooks. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 12 points to 140,…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
…NRCS staff and conservation programs that provide essential resources and technical support to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. Her leadership will help strengthen conservation efforts on working lands, enhance American…
American Agriculture History Minute: Creation of the “Farmer’s Almanac”
The cover of the 1793 edition. By Unknown author – Digitized image, Public Domain/Wikipedia image Old Farmer’s Almanac Evergreen Cover CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American…
Update on Farmer Disaster Assistance Payments
What is the latest on USDA efforts to prepare a program for disaster relief payments for eligible producers? Rod Bain tells us. Update on Farmer Disaster Assistance Payments Sponsored Content…
CDFA Discusses Benefits of Urban Agriculture
Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) discussed the benefits of urban agriculture at an event in Sacramento, emphasizing its role in strengthening the farmer-consumer connection…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…farmer, stressed the importance of science-based policies. “We’re pleased to discuss the long track record of safety around the products we use and the food we grow on our farms,”…
Women in Agribusiness Mission: Highlight and Empower Women in the Agribusiness Sector
Agronomist examining plant in corn field with the farmer. DepositPhotos image Women in Agribusiness is an organization whose mission is to highlight and empower women in the agribusiness sector. The…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
…its highest since May 2021. Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February Farmer Sentiment Rises As Current Conditions Improve on U.S. Farms Michael Langemeier and James Mintert, Purdue Center for Commercial…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…My name is Walter Schweitzer and I am the President of Montana Farmers Union. “I am a third-generation Montana farmer. All of my grandparents homesteaded in the state. I raise…
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…