…voice at the table on that.” If confirmed, Rollins will face a range of pressing issues, including livestock traceability, environmental regulations, and trade policies impacting American farmers and ranchers. Her…
Exporters Watching Trump Trade Discussions
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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas State Agricultural College Founded
…State Agricultural College Founded Kansas State University, originally named Kansas State Agricultural College, was founded in Manhattan, February 16, 1863, during the American Civil War. It was a land-grant institution…
American Agriculture History Minute: Women’s Progression in Agriculture
…War, many farms were left to the care of women, children, and older farmers. New machinery made it possible for them to produce food to support their families and support…
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…
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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Garst and Thomas Hybrid Corn Seed Company Beginning
…fame and attention during the Cold War, when Roswell Garst hosted Russian premier Nikita Khrushchev on his farm in 1959. Garst would eventually sell hybrid seed to the Soviet Union…
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…