Morning Ag Clips - New York, Greenwich, NY (2026)

12/30/2025

Farmers and ranchers are sounding the alarm as enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits expire, leading to steep hikes in health insurance costs next year. With the enrollment deadline for 2026 coverage recently passed, many producers face higher premiums and out‑of‑pocket expenses that could stretch already tight farm budgets.

📈 What’s happening?
• Without the enhanced tax credits, premiums for ACA marketplace plans are expected to rise sharply, impacting rural families and individual farmers who rely on those plans.

• Some producers are seeing projected increases totaling thousands of dollars a year, forcing tough choices between healthcare, equipment upgrades, and everyday farm costs.

• In response, interest is growing in Farm Bureau health plans in many states as an alternative, though they may come with different coverage limits.

Leaders say this change could slow farm growth, strain rural healthcare access, and reshape farm family budgets for the coming year, making health coverage one of the key agricultural economic issues going into 2026.

👉Read more about it here: https://hubs.la/Q03YNygf0

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12/30/2025

Cold weather and holiday festivities bring unique challenges for pets and livestock alike. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture reminds animal caretakers to stay proactive as temperatures drop and celebrations gear up.

Winter Weather Essentials:
✔️ Provide warm, dry shelter and plenty of insulation or bedding.
✔️ Make sure animals always have access to fresh, unfrozen water: dehydration can be a real risk when temperatures plunge.
✔️ Animals burn more energy to stay warm, so proper nutrition and regular health checks are key.
✔️ Watch for ice buildup on hooves and paws, and keep animals away from frozen water bodies.
✔️ Safely use heated equipment like tank heaters, and keep antifreeze and toxic substances out of reach.

Holiday Hazards to Avoid:
• Decorations (tinsel, lights, candles) and toxic foods (like chocolate and onions) can pose serious risks.
• Loud gatherings and lots of guests can stress pets, consider a quiet space for them.
• If you’re traveling or boarding animals, check vaccinations and microchip info first.

This season, plan ahead and keep a close eye on your animals to help them stay safe, healthy, and comfortable all winter long.

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12/27/2025

As we head into a new year, what’s on your plate may look a little different — and it’s more about personal health and practical eating than strict rules. According to new insights, diet trends in 2026 are focused on individual needs, gut health, and everyday nutrition.

🔹 Protein with purpose - High-protein choices are evolving beyond just muscle building, showing up in everything from yogurt to snacks to frozen meals.

🔹 Gut health on the rise - Fiber moves into the spotlight as people look for foods that support digestion, steady energy, and overall wellness.

🔹 Plants stay popular - Flexible, plant-forward eating continues to grow, blending sustainability with good taste.

🔹 Back to tradition - Older food practices like fermentation, pickling, and using traditional fats like beef tallow are gaining renewed interest.

🔹 Personalized and convenient - Diets are becoming more tailored to individual health goals, routines, and even medications - with quick, quality meals designed for busy lives.

From the dinner table to the grocery aisle, 2026 is shaping up to be a year where nutrition meets real life. What trends do you think will stick around on your farm or at home?

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12/25/2025

While much of the world sleeps in on Christmas morning, farmers and ranchers are still checking livestock, watching the weather, and caring for the land, just like every other day of the year. Their dedication keeps food on tables and traditions alive.

From all of us at Morning Ag Clips, thank you for the hard work, long hours, and commitment that make agriculture possible. We wish you a safe, joyful, and well-deserved Christmas with family, friends, and full barns.

12/25/2025

As the world slows down tonight, farmers and ranchers are still doing what they do best, checking livestock, watching the weather, and preparing for another day of caring for the land. Christmas Eve may look different in the country, but the commitment never takes a night off.

12/23/2025

Americans are starting to discover a surprising rival to classic French Champagne: English sparkling wine and it’s catching attention for its quality and bright, refreshing profile. As bottles from southern England show up in U.S. bars and restaurants, more drinkers are comparing it with the traditional bubbles from Champagne.

Why the buzz?
Climate shifts have helped English vineyards ripen grapes in ways that weren’t possible before, giving sparkling wine producers there the ability to create wines that stand on their own, not just as a knockoff of classic Champagne.

What winemakers say:
Champagne producers don’t see English sparkling as a threat, but a growing category that reflects evolving tastes and expanded interest in bubbly wines. And curious American drinkers are driving that trend by tasting and comparing for themselves.

Whether you’re toasting a holiday, celebrating a milestone, or just enjoying something new, bubbles are evolving, and producers around the globe are getting noticed in surprising ways.

👉Read more about it here: https://hubs.la/Q03YMQYZ0
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12/23/2025

It turns out the holiday favorite isn’t just comfort food — it’s history and tradition on a plate! Lasagna ranks as one of America’s most beloved Italian dishes, and its popularity spikes during the winter holidays for good reason.

🔹 A dish with deep roots: The layered classic dates back centuries and carries tradition from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region to Italian-American holiday tables across the U.S.

🔹 Holiday tradition: For many families, lasagna isn’t just a meal, it’s part of the Christmas celebration, representing love, home, and gathering around the table with those you love.

🔹 Comfort & convenience: Lasagna is perfect for big holiday crowds — hearty, shareable, and easy to make ahead — which helps take stress out of entertaining.

Whether you grew up with lasagna on Christmas or are just discovering the trend, it’s clear this dish brings comfort, connection, and tradition to the season.

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12/21/2025

Delivering gifts around the world in one night means Santa watches the weather very closely. From snowstorms and icy winds to fog and shifting temperatures. Sound familiar?

Just like farmers:
✔️ Santa plans around changing forecasts
✔️ He adapts when conditions don’t cooperate
✔️ Timing, flexibility, and experience matter most

Whether it’s beating a storm to finish harvest, waiting for the right planting window, or steering a sleigh through rough skies, success depends on reading the weather and responding fast. Farmers know — Mother Nature sets the schedule.

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12/20/2025

Santa’s sleigh may get all the attention, but let’s talk about the real MVPs — the reindeer. From year-round nutrition and careful training to routine health checks and proper rest, Santa manages his herd with the same principles farmers use every day.

Just like livestock producers:
✔️ Reindeer need balanced rations to stay strong
✔️ Animal welfare comes first-especially before a big season
✔️ Planning ahead makes all the difference when it’s go time

Whether it’s reindeer at the North Pole or cattle, sheep, or poultry on the farm, good husbandry is built on care, consistency, and commitment. Santa would fit right in at chore time.

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12/20/2025

Ever wonder how the consumer beef dollar is split across the supply chain. From ranch to retailer? This op-ed breaks down decades of data showing how that share has shifted over time and what it means for producers and consumers alike.

📊 Key insights:
👉 In the early 1980s, ranchers received the majority of the beef dollar, reflecting a more competitive market.

👉 After trade changes in the mid-1990s, packers and retailers began capturing a larger share, leaving cattle producers with a smaller cut of the dollar for many years.

👉 Only during supply shocks, like widespread droughts, did the live cattle segment regain a bigger share. Most recently, that trend reemerged in 2024 and early 2025.

👉 The op-ed suggests the market may not be allocating value efficiently, especially when global trade and industry consolidation come into play.

👉Read more about it here: https://hubs.la/Q03YLtTC0

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12/19/2025

Ever wonder how candy canes became the iconic treat of the season? It’s a sweet story rooted in centuries of agriculture and American farming. What started with ancient Europeans valuing peppermint for its medicinal uses eventually became the minty backbone of the beloved striped candy cane.

Peppermint, the key flavor we all recognize, took hold in the United States as farmers discovered its value as a specialty crop. Farmers in regions from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest grew mint not just for candy, but for essential oils used in everything from soaps to winter teas. Today, millions of pounds of peppermint oil are harvested annually to flavor the billions of candy canes produced for the holidays.

Whether it’s hanging on the tree, swirling in hot cocoa, or tucked in a stocking, every candy cane has a farming story behind it.

Read the full history and the agricultural journey behind the season’s sweetest staple: https://hubs.ly/Q03YG5xD0

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