…aiming to revitalize the US shipping industry. Initially met with opposition, the administration is considering changes, including delaying the plan and revising the fee structure. The conversation also touched on…
CA DPR Seeks Public Input on New Pesticide Review Process
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Tree Nut Growers Prepare for New Water Rules Ahead of 2025 Deadline
…Modernization Act (FSMA) and the Produce Safety Rule (PSR) agricultural water requirements, which went into effect on April 7, 2025. WTNA President and CEO Roger A. Isom opened the event…
Pistachio Processors are Nearly Sold Out
…strong demand for U.S. pistachios, driven by the American Pistachio Association‘s health promotion efforts. However, Zion warned growers to be cautious about tariffs and potential trade wars, as the Trump…
American Agriculture History Minute: Earliest Recorded One-Room Schoolhouse
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Canadian Manufacturers Say Tariffs Are Undermining North American Industry
The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Council says recent U.S. trade actions have destabilized the North American manufacturing sector, threatening a long-standing economic partnership between Canada and the United States. In…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…impact of tariffs on agriculture, particularly the 10% blanket tariffs and the 90-day delay on reciprocal tariffs for countries willing to negotiate. China’s tariffs have risen to 125% on US…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values
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AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…impact on agriculture, with potential relief payments similar to those during the Trump administration. Additionally, the discussion covered the role of world central banks, the impact of port fees on…
Wine Retailers Say New Tariffs Could Hurt U.S. Industry
The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) is warning that new tariffs on imported wines could lead to serious problems for the American wine industry. The group says the added…
Senators Move to Rein in Trump’s Tariff Powers
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has introduced the bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025, aiming to reestablish congressional oversight of President Trump’s use of tariff powers. The bill would limit the…
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses
Image by Nick Number/via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses One-room schoolhouses are a part of American agriculture history….
Ag Groups Call for Trade Fix After Tariff Announcement
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American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity Develops Early Farming Techniques
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