Not much change was recorded in the U.S. Drought Monitor from the previous month, however, notable month-over-month differences appeared by region. Shrinking drought coverage for corn and soybean growing areas reflects ...

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I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. When one thinks of inventions that change the face of American agriculture, things like the steam engine, threshing machine, the cotton ...

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U.S. beekeepers lost a record 1.6 million honeybee colonies between June 2024 and March 2025, according to new data released April 3. Commercial beekeepers were hit hardest, losing 62% of ...

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The U.S. grapefruit production forecast for 2024-2025 is 299 tons, the lowest since 1922, with declines in California and Florida but an expected 4% increase in Texas, which will account ...

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has informed over 100,000 employees of impending staff cuts, with offices potentially closing and employees needing to relocate to keep their jobs. Employees have ...

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A bill has been introduced to limit the president’s authority to impose tariffs, requiring presidential notification within 48 hours and congressional approval within 60 days, in response to escalating trade ...

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Producers wishing to enroll in either Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) from USDA have until April 15th to do so. Rod Bain reports.

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I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Once early settlers navigated the rough Appalachian Mountains, they found vast stretches of undeveloped land in what is now central and ...

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Farmer sentiment weakened in March as growing concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy dampened outlooks. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 12 points to 140, down from ...

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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has joined more than 300 organizations opposing President Trump’s plan to impose steep port call fees on Chinese vessels, warning it would disrupt U.S. ...

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