…Midwest and in New England. In the Southern states, the poorer lands were held by poorer farmers. The best lands were held by rich plantation owners. All farms grew their…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-04-24
…inflation in the food system, and pressures on farm inputs. Fumasi also examines the resilience of U.S. consumers, potential inflationary policies, and how farmers can prepare for uncertain times. Positive…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image With a trade imbalance favoring ag imports over ag exports the past few years, the coming months will answer a lot of questions for farmers and…
Healthy Soils Week Highlights Benefits of Regenerative Farming Practices
…and reduced reliance on chemical inputs. These practices not only help farmers increase profitability but also contribute to environmental sustainability. “Healthy soils improve water retention, decrease erosion, and sequester carbon,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Part in Agriculture Expansion
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Railroads played an important part in the expansion of American agriculture in the mid-1860s. The federal government issued 160-acre…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-03-24
…Farmland Trust. American Farmland Trust (AFT) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting farmland, promoting sustainable farming practices, and supporting farmers in securing their agricultural heritage. Healthy Soils Week…
Possible Retaliatory Tariffs Loom as Trade Policies Shift
…negotiations. With Canada and Mexico as top exporters to America, escalating tensions may impact cross-border agricultural trade and farm incomes. Trade developments are closely watched by farmers, as potential tariff…
American Agriculture History Minute: Becoming Stewards of the Soil
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. We like to think that early American farmers and ranchers were good stewards of the soil, like farmers and…
Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible
…tells a story of the farmers working year-round to feed America. Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…through this Federal Register notice or through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, regulations.gov and search for Docket ID: NRCS-2024-0015. Or mail your comments to: Ms. Sara del Fierro, Climate Change Mitigation…
EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San Joaquin Valley
…documents. Additionally, the EPA formally approved amendments to the “Valley Incentive Measure,” which credits farmers for replacing older equipment with cleaner alternatives. The updated SIP recognizes emissions reductions achieved through…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage in California Declines for Third Straight Year
…and inflation impacting energy and supplies have made it difficult to farm,” Turner explained. These challenges have pushed many farmers to reevaluate their operations, leading to the removal of 67,000…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-26-24
…at if there’s any help coming for those poultry farmers affected. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…seen during earlier trade disputes. While some California farmers might welcome the administration’s intent to reduce regulations, they remain wary of the trade-offs. “Farmers might gain from fewer domestic regulations,”…