…the foundation of both national defense and American agriculture. Land for Service: How Revolutionary Soldiers Were Paid in Acres During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington faced the daunting task…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
…that occurred in 2024, suggesting the full economic toll is still unfolding. Anja Raudabaugh, Chief Executive Officer of Western United Dairies, the state’s largest dairy trade group, emphasized the critical…
California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…Prices Below Break-Even—But Buyers Must Be Warned Toor expressed concern about current almond prices, which he described as below growers’ breakeven points. “If buyers keep purchasing at unsustainable prices, one…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
Strong Trade Winds and Almond Optimism: A Global Outlook from the Central Valley This Tuesday on the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill bring some serious summer…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…Cross-Border Produce Trade at Risk The trade relationships among the three countries are both economically vital and deeply interwoven. In 2024 alone: Canada imported $5.5 billion in fresh produce from…
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
…food than it exports, a reversal from previous decades. Lorrie Boyer has this report for AgNet West: U.S. Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit From Trade Surplus to…
Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban
…Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has announced the reopening of the Australian market, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. beef trade and ending a long-standing trade barrier that had restricted American…
Three Agricultural Revolutions That Transformed U.S. Farming
…Revolution: Engines and Hybrids The second revolution arrived around World War I. Gasoline-powered engines took over where horses left off, giving rise to motorized tractors and implements. At the same…
Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors
…significant effects on their operations. Report by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West: Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors Indirect Impacts of Trade Tensions While Los Gatos does not heavily rely…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
Historic Trade Agreement Reduces Tariffs and Unlocks Market Access The United States and Japan have reached a significant new trade agreement, described by President Donald Trump as “the largest trade…
Early Turnpikes Paved the Way for American Agriculture
…The promise of improved trade spurred rapid development. By 1800, state governments had chartered 69 turnpike companies, aiming to expand the network of toll roads and boost economic opportunity for…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
…the rise of weight-loss drugs affecting food demand. The episode also features timely updates on international trade wins for American ag, including new zero-tariff trade agreements with Japan, Indonesia, and…
U.S. Spirits Sales Plunge Amid Canada Trade Dispute
U.S.-Canada Trade Dispute Takes a Toll on Spirits Industry A new economic analysis by Spirits Canada has revealed dramatic sales declines in both imported and domestic spirits following a retaliatory…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
…significant supply chain disruptions and introduce new risks to food safety. Nature Sweet warns that the restricted tomato supply could push some growers to take shortcuts or even exit the…