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Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce
…solutions that ensure the availability and stability of the American workforce. Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce With illegal border crossings reportedly at near zero under President Trump’s administration,…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
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Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
…greening and fluctuating weather patterns, these revised forecasts provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of American citrus production. Reporting by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
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Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…U.S. farmland and emphasized the need for American self-reliance. “We need to import less. We need to be more self-sustained,” he said, calling for better market creation and reduced reliance…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…assistance, facilitate business development, and distribute grants to help small and mid-sized producers adapt to changing market conditions. Backed by $4 billion from the American Rescue Plan, the initiative was…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…maintain their role in feeding both American and global consumers. Reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
New U.S.-Indonesia Trade Agreement Opens Doors for American Agriculture President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping trade agreement with Indonesia, marking a major milestone in strengthening economic ties between the…
George Washington Helped Grow American Farming
When the Revolutionary War ended and America gained its independence, survival wasn’t guaranteed. What helped the new nation thrive was a growing agricultural economy. George Washington Helped Grow American Farming…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…cattle management and animal care. By encouraging ranchers to become BQA certified, the industry can build consumer trust through verified standards and education. Building Consumer Trust Through Certification Recent consumer…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…at supporting farmers and ranchers who experienced crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The announcement was made by USDA and further detailed by American Farm Bureau…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…down to 19%. Trump stated that this concession was made in return for securing full market access for U.S. enterprises in Indonesia, further indicating an aggressive push for American trade…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
A Struggling Start for Southern Agriculture In the early days of American farming, pioneers in New England and along the East Coast found relative success due to favorable soil and…























