…Kern County face longer travel times for essential agricultural services, potentially disrupting local farming operations. Meanwhile, the dissolution of key EPA offices may affect air quality regulations and climate initiatives….
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agricultural Experiments Conducted
…early American settlers updated farming methods. Indeed, Boone was the son of the famous frontiersman from Kentucky. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll…
California Farmland Value Depreciating
…today don’t produce enough cash flow to service. The debt and farming cost are so high like fuel, labor, insurance, fertilizer, and pesticides among others. FID ground is still trading…
The Lipstick Farmer
…Don Graham from Redlands, CA, USA, via Wikimedia Commons The Lipstick Farmer movie star, Elaine Culotti, talks about the difference farming in Fallbrook California compared to farming in the Central…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-05-25
…received positive feedback from farming groups. The conversation also covered the Strengthening Local Processing Act (.pdf), which supports small meat and poultry processors by providing access to information, inspector-approved products,…
Lawfare Portal for Farmers and Ranchers Launched
…follows the Trump administration announcement that criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude were being dropped. The South Dakota ranching couple was preparing for a trial over a land dispute…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agriculture in Kansas Often Unsuccessful
Haskell County, Kansas. Home of large farmer who is making a success of his farming. Perhaps the best farm house in the vicinity, was planned and built by its owner,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…concerns remain that this isn’t sufficient to support farming needs, with frustration over water policy and environmental restrictions preventing farmers from receiving more. They also updated listeners on the California…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…farming, emphasizing disease control, fungicide application, and weed management. He highlighted the importance of timely interventions to prevent diseases like Salton and Paramount, and controlling pests like leaf-footed plant bugs….
American Agriculture History Minute: Exports Boom Early Agriculture
…Agriculture In New York State, the fur pelt export trade to Europe flourished in the early 1700s and added additional wealth to that region. After 1720, mid-Atlantic farming was stimulated…
Off-Farm Income Keeps Many Farms Running
…AFBF Market Intel Report, just 23% of farm household income came from farming itself. The remaining 77% came from other sources. Courtersy of AFBF In 2023, 96% of farm operators…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
…in agriculture news, focusing on sun safety and the importance of vitamin D. They highlight a recent trip by Georgia citrus growers to California to learn about citrus farming. Lindy…
American Agriculture History Minute: Western Great Plains Becomes Open Cattle Range
…ranching. In the spring and fall ranchers held roundups where the cowboys would brand new calves, treat them and sort them for sale. Ranching began early in Texas gradually moving…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…on a recent interview with Nick Theis, farm director for AC Foods, about the California citrus industry. Tice hosted a clinic for Georgia citrus growers, highlighting the challenges of farming,…