Fruit growing in the central and southern Great Plains By H. P. Gould / Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions / via Wikimedia Commons image I’m Mark Oppold with an…
Study: Avocado Daily Can Enhance Health
…Advanced metagenomics sequencing revealed that the avocado group experienced significant microbiota diversity improvements after just four weeks, without any caloric restrictions. This suggests that avocados may positively impact gut health…
American Agriculture History Minute: Western Great Plains Becomes Open Cattle Range
The great West- a vast empire. A comprehensive history of the trans-Mississippi states and territories. By F. L. Dana / Internet Archive Book Images No restrictions / via Wikimedia Commons…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…and address China’s dominance in maritime logistics. Exemptions for agricultural industries have not been granted. The discussion also touched on restrictions on U.S. liquefied natural gas transport to incentivize domestic…
Organic berries Lead in Sales for the Third Consecutive Year
…$1.186 billion in 2024, a 11.8% increase from the previous year. Organic berries commanded a 66.6% premium price over conventional berries. Organic berries Lead in Sales for the Third Consecutive…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…the potential effects of China’s export restrictions on global fertilizer prices. The segment emphasized the need for fair trade practices and the strategic importance of maintaining strong international relationships. The…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mid-1800s Rapid Agriculture Growth
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
Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: New Opportunities Opened in Agriculture After the Louisiana…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…late February, aimed to showcase almond farming practices, environmental stewardship, and humanize the industry. Influencers shared their experiences, leading to 14 Instagram stories with an organic reach of 277,000. The…
US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth
DepositPhotos image The US organic market is experiencing significant growth, with a rise in consumer demand for high-value products like fresh berries, as evidenced by the $5.7 billion in organic…
Trends in Organic Ag Sales
DepositPhotos image This year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum provided the opportunity to discuss the lates sales figures for organic farm and food products and cover trends in such. Rod Bain…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…vaccinations on organic dairy and poultry and the importance of transparency in food production. The segment concluded with a call for reducing regulations to allow common sense in farming practices….
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…the Make America Healthy Again Commission. The groups argue that pesticides, biotech crops, and food ingredients are already subject to strict regulatory oversight. They warn that unnecessary restrictions could increase…
Supply of Organic Mandarins from California Robust
DepositPhotos image The supply of organic mandarins from California is robust, with Tango mandarins being particularly large and of good quality. Demand is steady, and prices are lower than usual…