…new areas of opportunities for agriculture. Still, most farming was designed to produce food for the family, and maybe service small local markets. But in times of rapid economic growth,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Learning the Laws of Supply and Demand
…learned about the laws of supply and demand. The cotton gin made it possible to increase cotton production in the South, for example, and cotton became a major export crop….
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
…they might drag down U.S. exports due to retaliatory measures. Finally, a stronger U.S. dollar could make American products less competitive in global markets. These issues could also spill over…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Differences Across America
…own food, but also concentrated on a few new crops that could be exported to meet the growing demand in Europe, especially cotton, tobacco, and sugar. The cotton gin made…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
…lot of commodities that need exporting. The good news is the volume of our agricultural exports hasn’t really changed a whole lot. And what has changed is the value of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Part in Agriculture Expansion
…new railroads, which were trying to create markets The railroads advertised heavily in Europe and brought over, at low fares, hundreds of thousands of farmers from Germany, Scandinavia, and Britain….
Possible Retaliatory Tariffs Loom as Trade Policies Shift
…negotiations. With Canada and Mexico as top exporters to America, escalating tensions may impact cross-border agricultural trade and farm incomes. Trade developments are closely watched by farmers, as potential tariff…
Diverse Drivers of Farm Income
…down from their highs of 22, which is also when we saw our peak export value. So goes the price of some of our key agricultural exports, so goes our…
U.S. Ag. Products Will Face More Export Headwinds in 2025
Wheat loading to bulker ship cargo hold at sea grain elevator in sea port at sunset. DepositPhotos image Many U.S. ag. products could face more export headwinds in 2025. Gary…
American Agriculture History Minute: Radio Introduced to Rural America
…the air so he could provide his customers five minutes of grain prices from USDA. And just a year later, 35 radio stations had been approved to broadcast USDA markets….
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…Baumgarten explained, “but higher tariffs could limit access to key export markets.” California’s heavily regulated farming community must weigh these potential benefits against the risk of reduced global competitiveness. Baumgarten…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-25-24
…agriculture. From potential tariff increases to non-tariff trade barriers, we explore the challenges and opportunities for farmers in navigating global markets. Tune in to hear insights on what lies ahead…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…demand for quality and safe meat products. U.S. meat exports significantly benefit American farmers and ranchers. According to Hanson, beef exports add $415 per head, while pork exports contribute $65…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…emphasized the challenges awaiting her, including high input costs, market instability, and extreme weather. He urged Rollins to prioritize fair markets, economic stability, and vibrant rural communities, especially with the…