…selling author Simon Parkin about his new book about the botanists who risked their lives to save the world’s first seed bank during World War II. We start with the…
Global Demand for Tree Nuts Shifts as Top Markets Drive Trade
DepositPhotos image Tree nut shipments, including almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, have grown steadily over the last decade, with trade concentrated among a few key markets. In 2023/24, the European Union…
Study Warns U.S.-China Trade War Could Harm Farmers and Boost Rivals
DepositPhotos image A new economic study warns that a renewed trade war between the U.S. and China could severely harm American farmers while benefiting Brazil and Argentina. The study, conducted…
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
…ties and help U.S. exporters meet the rising demand in Southeast Asia. To learn more about the trade mission and to apply to take part, visit: https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions/thailand-february-2025. Sabrina Halvorson National…
American Agriculture History Minute: Importance of Company Logos
…his implement company in 1847. He wasn’t looking for a company logo at the time, only company sales to keep his company afloat. The Civil War broke out, drawing many…
New Ag Literacy Resource Highlights U.S. Food and Farm Facts
…Modern Farmers, Trade & Economics, Environment, and Production. It features updated data from the most recent Census of Agriculture and includes easy-to-read graphics, making it useful for classrooms, fairs, events,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Boone Teaches Farming Methods
…what is now Kansas. Native Indians had long planted corn in northeast Kansas, and the government saw potential in expanding trade west of Kansas City. Records show the government sent…
CAAA: Advocating for Agricultural Pilots Amid Increasing Challenges
…agricultural pilots, who must stay updated on the latest regulations and best practices to maintain their licenses. The convention also features a trade show where vendors display the latest technology…
American Agriculture History Minute: The First Real Pioneer Farmers
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. A canon sits near a corn field at a Civil War battlefield. DepositPhotos image At the close of the Civil War,…
Export Exchange 2024 Focus on Trade and U.S. Agriculture Growth
…for trade, emphasized the importance of trade for U.S. agriculture. “Exports help keep rural American economies strong and vibrant,” Hafemeister said, reinforcing the U.S.’s role as a reliable supplier of…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…projects under its new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative. The program, launched in January 2024, aims to reduce non-tariff trade barriers for U.S. specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree…
NFU Leaders Work to Advance Sustainable Food Systems and Global Cooperation
…in agriculture. Key recommendations from the group include increased public investment in sustainable farming, fair international trade practices, and advancing farmer-led innovation. The declaration calls for a balanced approach to…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
DepositPhotos image The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is inviting qualified U.S. food producers to participate in the North American Neighbors 2024 Virtual Trade Event (VTE) on December 3-4, 2024….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, Doug McKalip, Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative, joins Sabrina Halvorson to discuss the Biden-Harris…