The US Department of Commerce plans to terminate a 2019 agreement that suspended an anti-dumping investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico, citing insufficient protection for American growers from inexpensive imports. …
April Updates in Cattle on Feed Findings
What did USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report reveal regarding year-over year cattle inventories, placements, and marketings? Rod Bain tells us. USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer talks about fed cattle placements …
American Agriculture History Minute-Northwest Territory Established
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Today, when we think of the Northwest territory, we think of Montana, Utah, Oregon, and Washington state. But in 1788, American …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” discussed the challenges faced by citrus growers, particularly …
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma spoke out Wednesday during a national press call hosted by a group of state treasurers. The group raised concerns about the economic harm U.S. farmers …
Bayer May Halt Glyphosate Production Without Legal Shield
Bayer says it may stop producing glyphosate—the world’s most widely used weedkiller—unless it receives court protection from lawsuits alleging the chemical causes cancer. According to the Wall Street Journal, Bayer …
California’s Gray Wolf Population Expanding
California’s gray wolf population is expanding, with seven established packs and four additional areas of activity identified by the end of 2024. The focus is shifting from migration-driven growth to …
Winter Wheat Crop Progress Perspective
Winter wheat crop heading progress and condition were focal points of USDA’s latest look at the national crop. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026Parka Helps California Citrus …
Strawberry Shipments Up in Florida
In the first two and a half months of the year, strawberry shipments were up in Florida. Florida produces strawberries during the winter and spring, and typically accounts for about …
American Agriculture History Minute: Mid-1800s Rapid Agriculture Growth
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The history of agriculture in the United States, of course, goes back to the first English settlers. In colonial America, agriculture …
Naval Orange Worm Impact on Almonds
This week, the Almond Board of California Update features Chuck Fleck of Sierra Gold Nurseries discussing the impact of the naval orange worm on almond variety development in 2023. Fleck …
American Agriculture History Minute-Northwest Territory Established
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Today, when we think of the Northwest territory, we think of Montana, Utah, Oregon, and Washington state. But in 1788, American …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” highlighted some news from China about a change …
Proposed Bill Would Require Congressional Approval Before New Agricultural Tariffs
A new bill introduced by Congressman Adam Gray aims to protect U.S. farmers from economic harm caused by retaliatory tariffs. The “Stop Raising Prices on Food Act” would require the …