American Agriculture History

American Agriculture History Minute: Homestead Act of 1862

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Legislative, This Land of Ours

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. By 1813, the western frontier had reached the Mississippi River. St. Louis was the largest town on the frontier and it even then called the gateway for travel on westward. There was wide agreement on the need to settle new territories quickly, but the debate polarized over the price the government …

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Senate Ag Committee Releases Info for New Farm Bill

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative

Last week, Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee revealed a version of the 2024 Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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NPPC Celebrates Senate Passage of Beagle Brigade Act

Dan Legislative, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased with the U.S. Senate’s unanimous passage of S.759, the Beagle Brigade Act. This legislation would provide statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. “American agriculture relies on the National Detector Dog Training Center to prevent the introduction of foreign animal and plant diseases that would cripple our food supply,” said …

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Many Agricultural Issues Being Discussed with Lawmakers

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative

Many in agriculture continue to work on getting Congress to pass a new Farm Bill. And while those efforts continue, Tyron Spearman reports there are various issues being discussed at this time. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Speculation Starts on Next Agriculture Secretary

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative

Speculation has already begun on who the next Secretary of Agriculture will be when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Successful Farming says Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, former ambassador Kip Tom, and Ted McKinney of NASDA are among a handful of people viewed as potential nominees to run the Department of Agriculture. Incoming presidents typically try …

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Changes Coming to Head of Senate Ag Committee

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative

With the elections behind us, some are looking ahead to changes coming to the head of Senate Ag Committee. Tyron Spearman has more details.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Farm Bill Discussions to Continue

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative

We told you yesterday that the lame duck session will be the last chance to get a new farm bill passed before the end of the year. Tyron Spearman has more information on what needs to be done and the chances this can happen yet this year.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …

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Lame Duck Session Last Chance for a Farm Bill

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative

The lame duck session will be the last chance to get a new farm bill passed before the end of the year. Tyron Spearman has more information on what some are looking at. The lame duck session is scheduled to begin after Veteran’s Day, which is November 11th. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

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New Legislation Aims to Support Farmers’ Financial Needs for 2024

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, FARM Act, Funding, Legislative

The Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act, introduced last month and supported by over 40 members of Congress, seeks to address immediate financial needs in the farming community. Endorsed by major agricultural groups like the National Sorghum Producers, the legislation proposes economic assistance targeted for the 2024 crop year. Under the FARM Act, payment calculations would be based on …

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Daylight Savings Time Ends This Weekend

Dan Legislative

Just a quick reminder, Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Mark Oppold has a bit of information about the history of this time change and explains why it continues. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024