American Ag Network

No matter if you’re involved in farming or ranching, or if you reside in a small community or a large urban area, agriculture plays a crucial role. The agricultural sector contributes 20 percent to the U.S. gross national product, and we are committed to sharing their narrative.

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KWS Seeds Breaks Ground on New Research Facility to Bring New Innovations to Sugarbeet Growers and Industry

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

KWS Seeds launched construction today on what will be its most advanced greenhouse research facility in North America dedicated to improving the performance, profitability and sustainability of sugarbeet farming and the industry into the future.
BASF Celebrates Cotton Farmers' Yield Achievements with 20th Annual FiberMax One Ton Club

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, April 15, 2025 – Cotton farmers and their families gathered in Lubbock, Texas, on April 3 to celebrate FiberMax® cotton yield achievements as part of BASF’s FiberMax One Ton Club™, a long-standing tradition now in its 20th year. The club recognizes cotton farmers who produce FiberMax yields of one ton or more in a given year. In total, 56 members made this year’s club following the 2024 growing season and were recognized at the annual banquet.
FFAR's Rapid Response Grant Addresses Red Crown Rot in Soybeans

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

EAST LANSING, Mich. (April 17, 2025) – Red crown rot, a fungal disease, is causing significant yield losses in soybean, harming both profitability and U.S. competitiveness. In response, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and United Soybean Board are awarding Michigan State University (MSU) a $300,000 Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to develop tools that rapidly detect and effectively manage the disease.
Ag Secretary Talks Farm Bill, USDA Cuts and More

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — There is no shortage of activity happening right now on Capitol Hill and that includes at the agriculture department. Last Friday on Agriculture of America (AOA), USDA Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins joined us for a wide ranging conversation covering tariffs, the Farm Bill outlook, potential restructuring at USDA and more. When it comes to tariffs, there are many in agriculture who are concerned while others are taking a “wait and see” approach to President Trump’s trade agenda.
Nominations Sought for 2025 Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Awards

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Selection Committee is seeking nominations of individuals for South Dakota State University’s Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Award Program. This year marks the 98th anniversary of the program, which was founded in 1927. The intent of this program is to recognize citizens for a lifetime of leadership and service for the betterment of the agriculture industry, families and South Dakota communities.
Help Pick Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin-Nominations Now Open

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

CLIVE, IA – Is the breaded pork tenderloin your go-to when eating out? If so, it’s that time of year again and we need your help to uncover the 2025 Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin! The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is on the hunt for the tastiest, juiciest, most mouthwatering breaded pork tenderloin sandwich in the state.
How Many Ag and Food Careers Are There?

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

The 2025 Feeding the Economy Report says over 47 million people in the U.S. work in the agricultural and food industries. That is 29 percent of the U.S. population, and that number may be surprising to people, depending on where they live. One interesting thing about agriculture is the sheer number of jobs that aren’t considered “ag” careers, which play a role in producing food and getting it to consumers.
Bayer May Stop Producing Glyphosate

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

Bayer says it may stop producing glyphosate, the world’s most popular weedkiller unless it can get court protection against lawsuits blaming the herbicide for causing cancer. The Wall Street Journal says Bayer currently produces about 40 percent of the world’s glyphosate needs, which farmers use to kill weeds that threaten their crops. Over the last ten years, the herbicide has also caught Bayer up in a number of lawsuits.
Lawsuit Filed on Trump Tariffs

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

The Liberty Justice Center filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s authority to unilaterally issue the “Liberation Day” tariffs, which the Center says are devastating small businesses across the country. The lawsuit argues that the administration has no authority to issue across-the-board worldwide tariffs without congressional approval.
Bill to Delist Wolves from ESA Listing Advances

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

A bill is moving through the House of Representatives that would delist wolves from the Endangered Species Act, and it just passed out of a key committee in the House. The bill is sponsored by Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin’s Seventh District and gained approval from the House Natural Resources Committee. Tiffany introduced a similar bill last year but says he is much more confident about its chances of passing this year now that Republicans control the House, Senate, and the presidency.