Explore the heart of America’s food and fiber systems in the Agriculture category of Yanasa News. Here, we cover the challenges, innovations, and triumphs shaping modern farming and ranching. From regenerative practices and livestock management to market trends and weather impacts, our reporting highlights the real-world experiences of those who grow our food and steward the land. Whether it’s a small family farm or a large-scale operation, we bring you the stories that matter to producers, consumers, and advocates for a resilient agricultural future.
When Hurricane Helen tore through Western North Carolina, it left a trail of destruction that many are still struggling to overcome. From Asheville to Burnsville, to the small community of Bakersville, rivers surged, topsoil was stripped, and essential infrastructure was wiped away. But amidst the devastation, a nonprofit quietly emerged as a beacon of hope—Meet…
THE AUTOPEN TOOK THEIR RANCH… AND MANY OTHERS. “They only gave us 2 minutes to defend ourselves” In a country built on the promise of hard work and land stewardship, the quiet backbone of the American West—the family rancher—is under siege. The very land these families have worked for generations is being signed away with…
The Canadian government’s push to cull a healthy ostrich flock defies science, threatens food sovereignty, and reveals the growing influence of global bureaucracies over local agriculture. In the rural town of Edgewood, British Columbia, a family-owned business—Universal Ostrich Farm—finds itself at the center of a storm that transcends borders and bird flu. The Canadian Food…
If you’re looking for a war on farming, look no further than Oregon. Over the last few years, small family farms in the state have been squeezed by a relentless tide of bureaucracy, overregulation, and legal confusion — making it increasingly difficult for them to grow, sell, and survive. Yanasa News is reader-supported. To receive…
URBAN SPRAWLERS ATTEMPT TO STOP LOCAL FAMILY FARM Across the United States, small farms are being suffocated—not by drought, not by market crashes, but by something far more preventable: misinformation. In Wonder Lake, Illinois, a Ukrainian-American family operating a modest farm is facing organized protests over their plan to install a small chicken processing facility on…
Washington Shuts Down Generational Ranch Family pursues Criminal Allegations. By any reasonable measure, the saga unfolding in Washington State against the King Ranch is a clear case of bureaucratic overreach—and a warning to every rancher, farmer, and land steward across the nation. The King family has ranched on state and federal leases for nearly seven…
WASHINGTON SUES FARMERS EN MASS | Up to 40% Reduction in Farm Produce “It’s really devastating.” The State of Washington has launched a sweeping legal move that should alarm every American who cares about farming, food security, and property rights. Over 30,000 rural residents, farmers, and landowners have received certified letters demanding proof of their water…
Are PFAS Regulations Becoming a Trojan Horse for Government Land Grabs? Are PFAS Regulations Becoming a Trojan Horse for Government Land Grabs? Government to shut down South Carolina Farmers “They promised us it was good for the soil…” Originally Published on Yanasa TV Substack – May 14, 2025 Subscribe to Yanasa TV on Substack Something…
Colorado’s Ballot Proposal Is a Trojan Horse for Land Seizure, Not Conservation Colorado’s Ballot Proposal Is a Trojan Horse for Land Seizure, Not Conservation New Government Agency a plan to end farming, ranching, and private land ownership. Originally Published on Yanasa TV Substack – May 13, 2025 Subscribe to Yanasa TV on Substack There’s something…
Rebuttal to KGW: Misrepresenting the Voice of Rural America In a recent broadcast and article, KGW8—Portland’s NBC affiliate—attempted to “fact-check” Yanasa TV’s coverage of an Oregon dairy farmer facing regulatory pressure. But rather than correct misinformation, KGW8’s story misrepresented our reporting, stripped it of context, and dismissed the lived experiences of rural Americans. Their report…