…invention of the first barbed wire fence. However, due to poor promotion and lack of widespread adoption, his contribution largely faded into obscurity. Enter Henry Rose, who is more widely…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…modeling Nutrient use optimization with insights on low-concentration, high-frequency fertilization Pest and disease management, including updates on the Carpophilus beetle and red leaf blush Orchard configuration and rootstock selection Organic…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…21 pounds per person 🍅 Tomatoes rose 0.1%, now at 19 pounds per person 🥬 Total lettuce availability dropped to 28.6 pounds per capita 🥬 Lettuce Trends Reflect Consumer Shifts…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…to Morocco rose from 13 million pounds in 2019 to 84 million pounds in 2024. The ABC also conducted workshops in Turkey and Morocco to enhance trade and production. Listen…
Tariff 90-day Deal USA and China
President Donald Trump signs an Executive Order on the Administration’s tariff plans at a “Make America Wealthy Again” event, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in the White House Rose Garden. Official…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-08-25
…administration’s actions. The CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer rose to 141, the highest since December 2021, with a future expectation index of 152. The farm financial performance index fell…
Hemp Acreage Expands as Industry Gains Momentum
…according to the latest National Hemp Report. Planted acreage grew to nearly 45,300 acres, up 64% from 2023, while harvested acreage rose 60% to just under 32,700 acres. The gains…
Farm Bankruptcies Continue to Rise in 2025
By Rosser1954, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Farm bankruptcies rose 55% between 2023 and 2024 and show no sign of slowing in 2025. Farmers are squeezed by persistently low commodity…
U.S. Hemp Acreage Surges, Production Value Hits $445 Million
Aerial view of labyrinth in a hemp field By Sillerkiil / via Wikimedia Commons U.S. industrial hemp production rose sharply in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a…
Ocean Freight Rates Tick Up as Tariff Moves Shake Trade
…international freight shipments across various carriers and modes. West Coast rates rose 10% from the previous week, hitting $2,465 per 40-foot container. East Coast rates climbed 3%, reaching $3,647 per…
Corn and Wheat Inspections Climb Higher
Shutterstock image The USDA says inspections of corn and wheat were higher, while soybean assessments declined during the week ending on April 10. Corn inspections rose week to week, increasing…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs Wednesday during a speech in the White House Rose Garden, calling it “Liberation Day” and signing an executive order declaring a national economic…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
DepositPhotos image The Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer rose to 152 in February, driven by improved current conditions and a strong livestock sector, with the farm capital investment index reaching…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
Coleoptera beetle eating an almond on the ground. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again bringing back its regional field workshops, offering hands-on education for…