A Competitive Comeback for American Lamb’s Summer Campaign The American Lamb Board has officially relaunched its widely celebrated campaign—the Summer of Lamb Ventures Grill Off—for 2025. This year’s campaign introduces…
South African Growers Urge Tariff Relief for Citrus Exports to U.S.
…to the American market. According to the association, the 30% tariff rate placed on South African citrus puts their industry at a significant disadvantage, especially when compared to other citrus-exporting…
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
Celebrating 50 Years of Advocacy and Action The American Agri-Women (AAW), the nation’s largest women-led organization supporting agriculture, recently marked a milestone 50th anniversary with a strong presence in Washington,…
Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture
The Founding of America’s Postal System and Its Role in Agriculture In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold reflects on how early American infrastructure helped support agricultural…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…eventually become citizens—while maintaining standards and accountability.” He highlighted Homegrown’s certification with the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), an American-based program focused on labor responsibility and fair practices. On Trade, Tariffs,…
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
…animal purchases in anticipation of reduced U.S. demand. Brazil currently accounts for roughly 23 percent of U.S. beef imports, making it a key player in the American meat supply chain….
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 CIR Agriculture…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
Early Transportation Challenges in American Agriculture In the early 1700s, fur traders and trappers faced immense difficulties moving goods through New York’s rugged waterways. They relied on birchbark canoes to…
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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
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…