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The First Crops in Plymouth Colony When the first settlers arrived in Plymouth, they planted barley and peas brought from England. But their most important crop soon became Indian corn, or maize. Corn was not only more adaptable to New England’s soil and climate but also provided a dependable food source critical for survival. Native Farming Techniques and Fertilization The …
USMEF Responds to EU Deforestation Regulation Delay and Impacts on U.S. Meat Exports The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is closely monitoring developments as the European Union moves to delay the implementation of its EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This delay could have major implications for U.S. meat exports. USMEF Vice President of Economic Analysis, Erin Borer, recently addressed how the …
AGCO Seeks Appeal in FTC Right-to-Repair Case Against John Deere Over Sensitive Data AGCO is asking a federal court to approve a rare interlocutory appeal in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ongoing right-to-repair lawsuit against John Deere. The company is pushing back against an August ruling that allows Deere to access confidential competitor information, including AGCO’s own sensitive pricing, sales, …
Global Peanut Trade Update: Top Buyers and Market Shifts Promoting U.S. Peanuts Abroad The American Peanut Council continues to play a leading role in expanding international markets for U.S. peanuts. Through strategic programs in multiple countries, the Council works to boost global consumption and ensure steady demand for American-grown peanuts. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural …
Introduction The Ohio River has played a crucial role in shaping American agriculture and commerce. Stretching nearly a thousand miles, this historic waterway has been central to trade, transportation, and irrigation, supporting communities and farmers along its banks for generations. Geography and Significance Flowing 981 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the confluence with the Mississippi River near Cairo, Illinois, the …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced over $531 million in recovery assistance for Georgia farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Helene. This funding, part of the larger $30 billion disaster relief effort, aims to help agricultural producers in Georgia recover from the economic losses caused by the hurricane. Major Financial Relief for Georgia’s Agricultural Community U.S. Secretary of …
USDA Trade Plan Sparks Strong Response from U.S. Meat Export Industry With the recent release of the USDA’s three-point plan to support American agricultural producers and exporters, the U.S. meat industry is reacting positively. Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg unveiled the initiative during the annual meeting …
USDA Unveils Bold Trade Plan to Boost U.S. Agriculture and Exports Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Undersecretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindbergh announced a bold new initiative to support U.S. agricultural producers and exporters. The aggressive three-point USDA trade plan is designed to strengthen American agriculture through expanded market access, reciprocal trade agreements, and …
Harvest 2025 Ahead of Average, But Dry Conditions Raise Fire Concerns Harvest 2025 continues to move ahead of the five-year average in several key states, fueled by another week of dry weather. While this helps speed up fieldwork, the lack of moisture is increasing fire danger across much of the country. Conditions in some areas are less severe than in …
Last week in Kansas City, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins delivered key updates on the state of the U.S. farm economy, highlighting rising production costs, labor challenges, and USDA’s multi-agency efforts to support American farmers and ranchers. Secretary Rollins addressed the continued rise in farm production input costs, stating that the USDA and Department of Justice (DOJ) will collaborate …
