…ranchers. She also talks to Tony Headrick from CHS Hedging, who explores how geopolitical events influence agriculture, particularly energy and fertilizer sectors, and their implications for U.S. farmers. The discussion…
Farm Labor Survey Released
Shutterstock image Rising farm labor costs are adding to the financial pressures on farmers and ranchers, particularly those using the H2A farm work program. Samantha Ayoub, economist for the American…
American Agriculture History Minute: Learning the Laws of Supply and Demand
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Learning the Laws of Supply and Demand Farmers and ranchers in early American agriculture quickly…
Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Offering Relief to Farmers and Ranchers
DepositPhotos image Farmers and ranchers have received a temporary reprieve from federal reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), thanks to a nationwide injunction issued by the U.S. District…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
…ranchers. Sam Kiefer, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Vice President of Public Policy, says we all know American agriculture is the most efficient in the world, so there are a…
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…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
…why farmers and ranchers are so essential,” he said. He also noted the critical role urban agriculture can play in shaping agricultural policy. By bridging the gap between urban consumers…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…demand for quality and safe meat products. U.S. meat exports significantly benefit American farmers and ranchers. According to Hanson, beef exports add $415 per head, while pork exports contribute $65…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…the Senate. We’re encouraged by her statement that she’d ‘fight for America’s farmers and our nation’s agricultural communities.’ Effective leadership at USDA is more important than ever as farmers and ranchers…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-22-24
…Sherry also shares her hopes for collaboration between ranchers, policymakers, and environmental groups to implement meaningful land management solutions. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Attempt to Restrict Westward Movement
…came from farmers and ranchers from Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina. Pioneers housed themselves in rough lean-tos or at most a one-room log cabin. Their main food supply first came…
Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward Post-Election
While the election is now behind us, the future of the long-awaited Farm Bill remains in question. Farmers and ranchers have been waiting for the reauthorization of the bill for…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
…educational outreach, as Xerces trained thousands of farmers and ranchers on practices to protect pollinators. These initiatives reflect a shared goal: ensuring that working lands can remain productive while supporting…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show CJ Miller talks with Kip Tom, the Co-Chair of “Farmers and Ranchers for Trump” and one of…