Trade tensions between the United States and Brazil could have significant implications for the ethanol industry. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed a 25% tariff on a range of …
California Wine Market Correction Creates New Challenges for Buyers
California’s wine industry is moving into a new phase of market adjustment, and recent insights suggest that buyers may need to rethink assumptions about wine availability in the months ahead. While …
New World Screwworm Detection in Texas Raises Economic Concerns for Livestock Industry
A confirmed New World Screwworm detection in a Texas calf is drawing attention to the potential economic consequences facing the state’s livestock industry. Industry experts warn that if the parasite continues to …
Beef Prices Remain High as Demand Stays Strong, Industry Expert Says
Beef prices remain elevated across the United States as cattle supplies stay historically tight while consumer demand for protein continues to grow, according to meat industry expert Darren Hill of …
How Deere & Mansour Revolutionized Corn Planting in 19th Century America
American agriculture in the mid-1800s was undergoing rapid transformation as farmers searched for better tools to improve productivity and efficiency. One of the greatest challenges of the era was achieving …
Watermelon Supplies Expected to Remain Tight Ahead of Fourth of July Demand
As consumers prepare for one of the biggest watermelon-buying holidays of the year, growers are warning that supplies may be lighter than normal and less predictable than many buyers expect. …
California Trucking, Fuel Costs, and Agriculture’s Future: What Mark Woods and Ellington Smith Want Farmers to Know
California’s farmers and truckers are facing some of the toughest economic conditions in decades. Rising fuel prices, increasing insurance costs, growing regulations, and concerns over the state’s energy infrastructure are …
Pork Industry Leaders Highlight Trade and Animal Health Priorities at World Pork Expo
Key pork industry policy priorities took center stage during a policy panel discussion at the World Pork Expo. Industry leaders discussed how producers can secure policy victories at both the national and …
California Trucking Industry Grapples with Rising Fuel Costs and Regulatory Pressure
California trucking companies continue to face mounting challenges from rising fuel prices, regulatory requirements, and increasing operating costs, according to industry leaders featured on a recent episode of the AgNet …
Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 1
As temperatures rise across California, specialty crop growers are entering a critical period for managing Lepidopteran pests. Allison Walston, Senior Product Development Manager for Insecticides with Valent U.S.A., says early …
The California Trail and America’s Agricultural Expansion West
The California Trail Helped Shape American Agriculture The California Trail remains one of the most important migration routes in American history and played a major role in the expansion of …
U.S. Rice Planting Near Completion as Crop Conditions Remain Strong
The latest crop progress update shows U.S. rice growers are wrapping up planting for the 2026 season. Crop development and condition ratings are providing encouraging signs as the industry moves into …
Economic Outlook Session to Spotlight Key Challenges Facing Tree Nut Industry
Tree nut growers attending this year’s Western Tree Nut Association Annual Meeting will have an opportunity to hear firsthand analysis of the economic forces shaping their industry. David Magaña, Senior …
USDA Responds to New World Screwworm Detection Near U.S. Border
A recent report highlighted USDA’s ongoing response to a New World Screwworm detection in northern Mexico and the measures being taken to protect the U.S. livestock industry from the destructive …