…formal trade agreement or at least a temporary exemption that would allow South African citrus to continue entering the U.S. market under fairer conditions. Failing to reach a compromise by…
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
…a growing threat to rural communities and natural resources. Additional advocacy priorities included: Protecting private property rights Labor and trade policy reform Addressing regulatory burdens Engaging in the Budget Reconciliation…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…eventually become citizens—while maintaining standards and accountability.” He highlighted Homegrown’s certification with the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), an American-based program focused on labor responsibility and fair practices. On Trade, Tariffs,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
Table Grapes Shine This Season and Trade Talks Loom: Insights from the AgNet News Hour This Monday’s AgNet News Hour kicks off with sunshine, good vibes, and a full slate…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…beef products last week. The U.S. is Brazil’s second-largest market for beef exports, following China, according to trade data. Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade The sudden increase in tariffs has…
How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade
…carried over land—slowing the trade of animal pelts and agricultural goods. How the Erie Canal Transformed Early Agricultural Trade As time progressed, larger rowboats replaced smaller canoes. These new boats…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
Ian LeMay Discusses California Table Grape Quality, Trade Challenges, and Global Growth California table grapes are in peak season, and according to Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…workers who contribute and pay taxes, but believes unproductive or criminal individuals should be removed. Trade, Foreign Land Ownership, and China’s Role Foglio expressed concern over China’s increasing ownership of…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
…framework. Strengthening Bilateral Trade Relations This trade deal reflects a broader effort to deepen U.S.-Indonesia economic cooperation, build long-term trade resilience, and expand markets for critical American industries. As implementation…
George Washington Helped Grow American Farming
…the foundation for U.S. agricultural trade. “Washington was among the first to export grain to Europe and the West Indies.” — Mark Oppold That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. By…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
…respectful trade negotiations that prioritize fair partnerships over friction. But the real highlight of the show is a vibrant and insightful interview with Lexa Nicoletta, the Central Valley-based creator of…
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…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…failed. The decision escalates an ongoing trade conflict and could have wide-reaching effects on both growers and consumers. New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports Supporters Aim to Revive Domestic Industry…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…trade officials and seen as a step toward easing tensions between the two countries. The tax had become a sticking point in ongoing trade negotiations, and its removal allows both…