…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…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…is not connected to the broader 30% base tariff on Mexican and European Union products recently announced by former President Donald Trump. As the tariff takes effect, it adds another…
Avocado Markets Shift Amid Rising U.S. Shipments and Holiday Demand
…supply levels, pricing trends were mixed between Spain and northern European ports. Meanwhile, in China, intermittent shipments from Peru disrupted the flow of supply. However, pricing remained relatively stable despite…
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
…continents to shape what we now know as American agriculture. How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture As settlers expanded westward, Native Americans played a crucial role in…
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Champions U.S. Ag in Rome
…Trump’s commitment to putting American farmers and ranchers first. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins Champions U.S. Ag in Rome During her visit, Rollins engaged in a productive bilateral meeting with European…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…lot of these big refrigeration facilities. There’s one in Delano. I went into this thing. I saw it. It was closed too. Its Union Pacific served. It’s like 200,000 square…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early International Relations and Cold War Impact
…on his farm, which led to a notable business development – the company began selling hybrid seed to the Soviet Union. The company underwent multiple ownership changes over a 30-year…