Agriculture

Years ago, author Paula Whyman left her DC-area home in search of a rural spot, hoping to get back to nature. What she found was 200 acres of old farmland...

In the U.S., we’ve seen a much-needed push toward “regenerative” and “sustainable” agriculture to protect the environment and keep farms productive, particularly in the face of climate change. In the...

Corn ethanol has been the standard for biofuels in the United States for nearly 20 years since the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) was introduced in 2005.  Carbon pipelines have been...

Rising costs of regulatory compliance for lettuce growers indicate a 63.7% increase in the past seven years in a study commissioned by Monterey County Farm Bureau prepared by CalPoly San...

Our agricultural industry has found itself in the crosshairs of a national debate, and the outcome will drive the livelihoods of all United States citizens for years to come. The...

As 2025 begins, many farmers will be considering which crop to grow in the year ahead. Most will have been in planning mode well before now, but if you are...

On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Treasury Department, overturning an injunction put in place last month by a federal court in Texas in the Texas...

It’s time to look beyond the Farm Bill.  The Farm Bill, passed once every five years, is the most important piece of federal legislation affecting American agriculture and food access....

In October 2024, a sale of 41,554 acres of farmland across a portfolio of 46 farms was sold by Farmland Partners Inc. to Farmland Reserve, Inc., an entity of The...

By Patrick Cavanaugh, Ag Information Network Making sure people know about the nutritious levels of almonds. Elena Hembler is the Associate Director of Nutrition Research at the Almond Board of...