China’s Finance Ministry has announced a new 34% tariff on all U.S. imports, effective April 10. The move is a direct response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, …
Latest Crops and Commodities in Drought
Not much change was recorded in the U.S. Drought Monitor from the previous month, however, notable month-over-month differences appeared by region. Shrinking drought coverage for corn and soybean growing areas reflects …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, The AgMeter,” hosts of the Ag Net News Hour , discussed recent severe weather in …
U.S. Beekeepers Report Record Colony Losses, Raising Alarm for Farmers
U.S. beekeepers lost a record 1.6 million honeybee colonies between June 2024 and March 2025, according to new data released April 3. Commercial beekeepers were hit hardest, losing 62% of …
USDA Informs Employees of Impending Staff Cuts, Office Closings
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has informed over 100,000 employees of impending staff cuts, with offices potentially closing and employees needing to relocate to keep their jobs. Employees have …
Bill Introduced to Limit Presidential Authority to Impose Tariffs
A bill has been introduced to limit the president’s authority to impose tariffs, requiring presidential notification within 48 hours and congressional approval within 60 days, in response to escalating trade …
ARC – PLC Enrollment Deadlines Approaching
Producers wishing to enroll in either Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) from USDA have until April 15th to do so. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
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 recent …
Farmer Sentiment Declines Amid Policy and Trade Uncertainty
Farmer sentiment weakened in March as growing concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy dampened outlooks. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 12 points to 140, down from …
Meat Export Federation: Trump’s Port Fee Proposal Could Hurt U.S. Exports
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has joined more than 300 organizations opposing President Trump’s plan to impose steep port call fees on Chinese vessels, warning it would disrupt U.S. …
US Orange Crop Expected to Decline for Upcoming Season
The US orange crop is expected to decline by over 30% to 11.5 million boxes for the 2024-2025 season, reflecting challenges like trade conflicts, climate change, and citrus greening. Despite …
Late Season Western Mountain Snowpack Boost
Active weather of recent weeks has provided additional inches of snowpack on Western mountain ranges needed as part of regional Spring and Summer water supplies. Rod Bain talks with USDA …
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 …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
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 latest …