DepositPhotos image Will a second administration of President Donald Trump bring progress on trade negotiations with key global partners? U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Conference Wraps Up with Plans for 2025
…Rebecca Bailey, Senior Specialist in Industry Relations, described the event as a “fantastic show,” noting the bustling trade show floor featuring over 230 exhibitors. “It was a good time for…
U.S. Ag Trade Considerations in 2025
DepositPhotos image What might be some of the questions regarding U.S. farm and food trade in the New Year, based in part on some of the developments of 2024? Rod…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-08-25
…2025 Commodity Classic, who highlighted the event’s growth, noting 30,000 attendees last year and the need for 6,500-7,000 hotel rooms in Denver. The event features educational sessions and a trade…
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri River’s Contribution to American Agriculture
…the main routes westward in the United States during the 19th century. The growth helped the fur trade in that early 19th century. The Missouri River, part of American agriculture…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-03-25
…U.S. economy. Key topics include the role of government, the importance of maintaining international trade relations, and the ongoing debate over automation in port operations. They underscore the significant risk…
Potential Port Work Stoppage Threatens U.S. Agricultural Exports
…port automation for East and Gulf Coast ports. Their existing labor agreement is due to expire on January 15, raising the possibility of another strike or work stoppage that could…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…Agri-Center® in conjunction with World Ag Expo®, which draws more than 1,200 exhibitors and an estimated annual average of 100,000 individuals from 60 countries. Exhibitors must nominate their products for…
U.S. Wins USMCA Biotechnology Dispute with Mexico, Securing Market Access for GE Corn
DepositPhotos image The United States has successfully resolved a critical trade dispute with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), securing a victory for American agriculture. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine…
Plenty Ag is Closing its Compton, California Facility
…Compton farm was backed by a $400 million investment from Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Inc., which included an agreement for Plenty to supply leafy greens to Walmart stores in California. I’m…
American Seed Trade Association Receives $1 Million to Expand Global Markets
DepositPhotos image The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) announced it has received $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants….
Albertson’s Throws Darts in Lawsuit Against Kroger
…halted the merger, siding with the Federal Trade Commission over concerns that the deal would limit grocery competition. A decision regarding a third antitrust case in Colorado is still pending…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
…requirements. The session highlighted approaches to preventing, monitoring, and treating pest issues. During the session, Abhi Kulkarni, Principal, Technical & Trade Issues with the Almond Board of California, discussed how…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
…soybean, and dairy producers highlighted significant revenue losses, prompting targeted financial assistance. While some sectors have rebounded, others continue to struggle with volatile market conditions and global trade disruptions. The…