…farming was stimulated by the international demand for wheat. A massive population explosion in Europe drove wheat prices up and by 1770, a bushel of wheat cost twice as much…
Global Demand for Tree Nuts Shifts as Top Markets Drive Trade
…metric tons in 2020/21 before dropping to 269,000 tons last year due to weaker demand from snack and food industries. Meanwhile, India, China, and Turkey fueled a 55% increase in…
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
…supplier of agricultural products to Thailand in 2023, with $1.2 billion in exports. While bulk commodities dominate U.S. exports to the region, demand is growing for consumer-oriented products. Thailand’s economic…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…convenient, no-cost education to meet the growing demand for knowledge and certification. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Export Exchange 2024 Focus on Trade and U.S. Agriculture Growth
…agricultural products. Additional presentations covered topics such as global feed demand, the agriculture supply chain, and new market opportunities for U.S. commodities. The conference wrapped up Wednesday with discussions on…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…these challenges, farmers are also facing losses from Hurricane Helene and disruptions at East Coast ports due to a longshoreman’s strike, which could hurt farm exports and reduce foreign demand….
Strong Start for Mexican Avocado Season
…perhaps a challenge of demand to keep up with the supply. Marketing organizations like Avocados from Mexico are focusing on the U.S. football season to help ramp up demand for…
Looking Long Term at Markets
…years, Ehmke said supply issues will likely play a larger role in market direction compared to demand issues. “Just because we’re seeing some slowdown in major economies like China and…
Organic Products Face Price Pressure with Supply and Demand Constraints
…trend that demand for 15% has been met. And now new supplies are going to be facing that different demand segment.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show organic products face price pressure with supply and demand. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Hotels Available Today
…which is a little closer to the riverfront area, but still downtown, and the Holiday Inn Arena. Then we have a couple other hotels that are a little further away,…
NPPC Pushes for Prop 12 Changes
…market, that’s fine, but you need a free market enterprise.” Consumers around the nation have been paying more for pork this year, due in part to increased demand and a…
Ag Trade Mission to Vietnam Kicks Off Today
…cotton, soybeans, dairy, poultry, and fresh fruit are in high demand. “Our collaboration has secured market access for a variety of American products, including most recently stone fruit and grapefruit,”…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…planted more to meet demand, which has proved problematic as an estimated 400,000 tons of winegrapes went unharvested last year due to a lack of market. Bitter waged that winegrapes…