…collaboration outweighs competition. “It feels almost like a reunion,” he said. “Everyone’s rooting for each other because we need this space to grow.” This year’s show, he noted, has been…
How Ralston Purina Revolutionized American Agriculture
…new name symbolized a union of science, health, and industry. With it came the now-famous checkerboard logo, a bold design representing strength, balance, and reliability—values the brand embodied in both…
How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution
…European demand with increasing success. This transition marked the beginning of a thriving export economy that would continue to shape the region’s agricultural identity for decades. Population Growth and the…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
…animal husbandry helped shape regional economies and diversified agricultural output across early America. The Lasting Impact of Cultural Diversity on U.S. Agriculture The fusion of these varied European farming traditions…
Ethnic Roots of American Agriculture: How Immigrants Shaped U.S. Farming
…Irish, and other European settlers influenced crop management, livestock care, and farm organization. Understanding this history provides insight into the diverse roots of modern U.S. farming. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
David Tangipa Slams Insurance Commissioner and Prop 50 on AgNet News Hour
…trips to follow a European DJ tour. “This isn’t just an insurance crisis, it’s an insurance catastrophe,” Tangipa said. “While wildfire victims and farmers can’t get affordable coverage, our commissioner…
Grand Island: From Settlers’ Trail to Husker Harvest Days
…La Grande Isle. Just over a decade later, in 1866, the Union Pacific Railroad platted the area and gave it the English name Grand Island. While the Platte River has…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…European athletes have also joined in, helping to spread awareness of pistachios as a healthy, protein-rich snack. Kreps pointed out that the U.S. remains the largest consumer of pistachios, and…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
Three Sisters mound culture Spencer-Nägy, via Wikimedia Commons Rethinking the “Pristine Wilderness” Myth When Europeans first arrived in the New World, many believed they had discovered untouched wilderness—vast forests, endless…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…plays a critical role. The European Union recently struck a trade deal benefiting California almonds, prompting EU buyers to increase purchases. India remains the company’s largest single-country market, while the…
Heritage Roots of American Farming Communities
…settled throughout the Carolinas, where they adapted their methods to the different climate and crops of the region. These regional farming identities not only mirrored the settlers’ European origins but…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…Under PEC Program After an increase in almond import rejections in 2023, the European Union had tightened inspections under the Pre-Export Check (PEC) Program. However, following technical discussions during the…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
U.S. and EU Finalize Major Agricultural Trade Agreement DepositPhotos image The United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU), two of the world’s largest agricultural trade partners, have reached a…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…American food safety and production systems. Also making waves: a major trade agreement with the European Union. With 15% tariffs still in place on European imports and zero tariffs on…