…hundreds of thousands of farmers from Germany, Scandinavia and Britain. The Government of Canada and their Dominion Lands Act of 1872 did much the same. That’s today’s American Agriculture History…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…potential impacts on retail and food service. The discussion also covered the importance of a level playing field for American farmers, the critical role of Canada in potash exports, and…
White House Budget Proposal Targets Local FSA, NRCS Offices for Closure
…to consolidate its local, county-level offices into larger, state-level committees that would oversee FSA, NRCS, and Rural Development operations. These offices, which many farmers depend on for direct support, could…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…during the bloom season. The segment also touched on the broader impact of labor issues on farmers and the importance of agriculture in providing food and clothing. The discussion on…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma spoke out Wednesday during a national press call hosted by a group of state treasurers. The group raised concerns about the economic harm U.S. farmers…
Bayer May Halt Glyphosate Production Without Legal Shield
…Journal, Bayer currently supplies about 40% of the global glyphosate market. The herbicide is a critical tool for farmers, used to control weeds that threaten crop yields. But over the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…forming state committees to oversee local operations. Concerns have been raised about the impact on county committees and the ability to accommodate farmers without internet access. The 2018 Farm Bill…
Proposed Bill Would Require Congressional Approval Before New Agricultural Tariffs
A new bill introduced by Congressman Adam Gray aims to protect U.S. farmers from economic harm caused by retaliatory tariffs. The “Stop Raising Prices on Food Act” would require the…
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…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Built by Farmers
…communities or isolated rural areas. The local one-room school was the answer, often built by nearby farmers. In fact, most of the teachers were elderly daughters of nearby farmers. Abraham…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-15-25
…of Trump’s tariffs on farmers, with Brooke Rollins emphasizing the need to realign the world economy to benefit American farmers. Rollins criticized previous tariff regimes and highlighted the Biden administration’s…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Dairy Access and Support Farmers
…support for dairy farmers across rural America. The bill would allow SNAP participants to purchase more milk, cheese, and yogurt with their benefits, making it easier for families to access…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Auctions
…grand total, nine and a half million dollars. All eight tracks were sold to local farmers who knew that the land might not come up again for sale for another…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins emphasized the need for fair trade deals and highlighted the President’s efforts to ensure farmers are treated fairly in international negotiations. The discussion on Ag…