…tariff policies have helped secure new international trade agreements and improve agricultural trade opportunities. Supporters point to recently negotiated trade deals and efforts to reduce the agricultural trade deficit as…
Proposed Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Could Reshape U.S. Ethanol Trade
Ethanol-production-plant.shutterstock_1245511.jpg Trade tensions between the United States and Brazil could have significant implications for the ethanol industry. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed a 25% tariff on a range…
Pork Industry Leaders Highlight Trade and Animal Health Priorities at World Pork Expo
The trademark is the property of National Pork Producers Council Key pork industry policy priorities took center stage during a policy panel discussion at the World Pork Expo. Industry leaders…
Economic Outlook Session to Spotlight Key Challenges Facing Tree Nut Industry
…comes at a particularly important time as growers navigate an increasingly complex business environment influenced by trade uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and broader economic pressures. Magaña is widely recognized for his…
Trails to the West: The Hidden Routes That Shaped American Agriculture
…the Santa Fe Trail connected Missouri to the Southwest for trade and commerce. Together, these routes helped expand agriculture, commerce, and communities across America. The Lesser-Known Trail Networks While these…
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglas Discusses Federal Support, Water Challenges, and the Future of Agriculture
Shannon Douglas (left) with “the Ag Meter” California agriculture continues to face a complex mix of challenges, from labor shortages and water uncertainty to trade concerns and wildlife management. During…
USDA Specialty Crop Assistance, Water Policy, and California Agriculture in Focus
…importance of food security, trade opportunities, and long-term support for American farmers. During a stop in California’s San Joaquin Valley, Rollins highlighted the state’s critical role in feeding both the…
Popcorn’s Remarkable Journey Through American Agricultural History
…food but also in ceremonial decorations and cultural traditions. Popcorn eventually traveled north through trade and migration routes, becoming known among Native American tribes throughout North America. Indigenous communities introduced…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…costs and increasing economic uncertainty. Trade Expansion Creating New Opportunities A major focus of Rollins’ speech was the administration’s effort to expand agricultural exports and strengthen trade relationships. She reported…
How Citrus Fruits Spread Across the World and Reached America
…and potential medicinal uses made them highly desirable among traders and wealthy societies. Because ancient civilizations relied heavily on trade networks for exotic goods, citrus fruits became an important agricultural…
Sweet Beginnings: How Candy in America Grew from Colonial Agriculture
…trace all the way back to the 13 original colonies, where early settlers blended European traditions with agricultural products grown and traded in the New World. Agriculture’s Early Role in…
California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit
…in time. Zanobini said the industry is already working closely with retailers and trade partners to prepare stores for the early harvest window. He believes consumers will appreciate both the…
The Ohio River: A Lifeline in American Agriculture History
…it one of the nation’s most powerful waterways. It is also the largest tributary flowing into the Mississippi River by water volume. Its immense flow helped establish early trade routes…
The Illinois River: A Historic Waterway in American Agriculture
…traders and explorers traveled these waterways extensively, establishing trade networks that connected Native American communities with French colonial settlements. The Heart of Illinois Country French colonial settlements that developed along…