…labor hours to produce those 100 bushels of corn and only took about two acres. And by 1930, one farmer could now produce enough food to feed 10 people for…
Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze
…supporting these programs have also been affected. The Iowa Soybean Association, in a letter to lawmakers, warned that $11 million owed to farmers is at risk. Many farmers are only…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Motor Truck for Agriculture Hauling Introduced
…self-respecting farmer, historians say, would be without his pickup. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute
…reaching a peak in 2022, farmer incomes have significantly declined, primarily due to lower corn and grain prices. With tighter farm budgets, many growers have postponed or canceled purchases of…
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
…Farm Bureau Federation, and Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, urged lawmakers to modernize the Farm Bill and strengthen risk management programs amid economic struggles faced by farmers…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…fewer environmental concerns. “Having this feature can help keep new conventional pesticides in a farmer’s toolbox for disease control for much longer,” Rieser said. Axios 20SC provides control for both…
37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up
…SARE Western Farmer/Rancher Research & Outreach Grant. Marney Blair, Compost Consultant, Fulcrum Farm Emma Wade, Farmer Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-07-25
…hearing titled ‘Perspectives from the Field, Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy Part One.’ Key witnesses included American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-29-25
…pause federal grants and loans. They explore how this decision affects various agricultural programs, including USDA grants, rural development loans, and farmer’s market promotions. They highlight the potential consequences for…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…off predators, opening gates, fetching or carrying tools/buckets and greeting visitors are among the many tasks performed by farm dogs. The contest celebrates the diverse ways farm dogs support farmers…
Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees
…undersecretary for natural resources and environment. Fordyce is a fourth-generation soy, corn, and beef cattle farmer, who served as the administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) during Trump’s first…
Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation
Richard Fordyce has been appointed as the Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, marking his return to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Fordyce, a Missouri farmer, previously served in…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-17-25
…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is recognizing the dedication and resilience of veteran farmers through its inaugural Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence. Retired Army Col. Joe Ricker of Indiana is the…
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December
Courtesy of Purdue University/CME Group Farmer sentiment moved lower in December as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped nine points to 136. The decline was driven by producers’…