…of Agriculture, the total number of farms in the United States fell by 7% from 2017 to 2022. The American Farm Bureau Federation attributes this trend to persistently high production…
U.S. Spirits Sales Plunge Amid Canada Trade Dispute
…border, Spirits Canada and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) are now urging government leaders to negotiate a resolution. Their goal is to restore trade cooperation and…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…United States. The plan serves as a strategic roadmap for advancing USDA’s inspection capabilities, reducing foodborne illnesses, and strengthening regulatory enforcement across the food supply chain. Five-Point Food Safety Plan…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality Meeting Hosted by Key Agricultural Associations The meeting was co-hosted by the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association and the Western Agricultural Processors…
How Early Colonists Sent Letters Before the U.S. Postal System
…the United States Postal System. Founding Father Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first Postmaster General, creating a structured and reliable way for Americans to send and receive mail. Franklin’s early…
Watermelon Supply Surges in California, Arizona
…any major disruptions. In the eastern part of the country, the season may run slightly longer than usual, while the western regions may wrap up production a bit earlier than…
Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture
…dotted the East Coast, providing a crucial link from Florida to Maine. Mail Routes and the Agricultural Frontier As the United States expanded westward, extending mail service proved to be…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on Brazilian Beef Brazilian meat exporters are reassessing their shipment plans to the United States after President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…tariff on watermelons has dampened sales to Western Canada. “It’s hurting us a little,” Wade admitted. “But we’re getting by.” Water Access Still Defines Success in California Like many California…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…per ton, largely influenced by Central Valley heat, low-quality yields, and alternative feed options like canola and almond hulls. “Some dairies are feeding very little to no alfalfa in their…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…Business Centers—a key initiative launched to support small farmers and local food enterprises across the United States. Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program A COVID-Era Initiative Designed for…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Delays in U.S. Nut Shipments to India Amid Pending Trade Deal A growing cloud of uncertainty over a proposed trade agreement between the United States and India is causing significant…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
Rising Avocado Demand Sparks Scrutiny Over Import Practices As avocado consumption continues to surge across the United States, questions about the sustainability of imported avocados are becoming increasingly urgent. A…
R-CALF Urges Action on Screwworm Near Border
…the Secretary not to reopen the border until Mexico demonstrates it has eradicated the disease.” Bullard emphasized that while the United States should continue supporting Mexico in fighting the screw…