The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Council says recent U.S. trade actions have destabilized the North American manufacturing sector, threatening a long-standing economic partnership between Canada and the United States. In …
Chairman Thompson Pushes for Stronger Work Link to SNAP Benefits
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson chaired a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee this week focused on connecting more Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients with employment. Thompson …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the significant …
Trends in U.S. Processed Fruit and Vegetable Oil Exports
USDA economist Bart Kenner discussed the trends in U.S. processed fruit and vegetable oil exports. Fresh fruit exports declined by 1% year-over-year, while prepared and preserved fruits increased by 10%. …
Ag Export and Import Categories of Note
What categories of ag exports and imports reflect notable changes in the latest USDA Ag Trade Forecasts? Rod Bain tells us. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation …
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Farmland values have always been part of American agriculture history. Recent stories indicate that farmland values in some areas of the …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the impact …
Wine Retailers Say New Tariffs Could Hurt U.S. Industry
The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) is warning that new tariffs on imported wines could lead to serious problems for the American wine industry. The group says the added …
Senators Move to Rein in Trump’s Tariff Powers
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has introduced the bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025, aiming to reestablish congressional oversight of President Trump’s use of tariff powers. The bill would limit the …
APHIS-DHS Expanding Risk-Based Sampling Program at Ports of Entry
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) US Customs and Border Protection, is expanding its risk-based sampling program at …
Ag Trade Update for First Five Months of Fiscal Year
What are the latest numbers regarding U.S. agricultural exports, imports, and trade balance after the first five months of 2024-25? Rod Bain tells us. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting …
NASDA Policy Priorities Set for 2025
NASDA Sets 2025 Priorities: Farm Bill, Research Funding, and Labor Needs Top the List The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has laid out its top priorities for …
USDA Launches Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for fiscal year 2026 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) …
CBC: Court Grants Motion in Lawsuit
California Berry Cultivars (CBC) LLC has announced that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California has granted its motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit filed …