Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the rising popularity of organic …
CDFA Hosting International Buyers for Business Meetings
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with other organizations, is hosting international buyers for business meetings and a product showcase to promote California’s agricultural exports. Sponsored …
Farm Trade Group Warns Against Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
A leading agricultural trade organization is raising concerns over the impact of newly imposed Section 232 tariffs on American farmers and food producers. Farmers for Free Trade, a coalition representing …
China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute
Farm machinery manufacturers in the United States could soon feel the impact of retaliatory tariffs from China, following the latest round of trade actions between the two countries. After President …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-12-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In the latest AgNet News Hour, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the pressing topics in agriculture, focusing on the …
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
The Mexican government officially repealed its ban on genetically modified (GMO) corn imports from the United States on Thursday, following an arbitration ruling under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in December …
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
The United States saw a significant increase in agricultural export volumes in 2024, as lower prices encouraged global importers to take advantage of affordable bulk commodities. According to a report …
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
Fertilizer markets are facing uncertainty due to ongoing tariff discussions. Farmers and industry experts are watching closely as potential price increases could impact critical inputs for the upcoming planting season. …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss recent developments in tariffs under …
November U.S. Beef Exports
In November, U.S. beef exports increased by 10% in volume and by 11% in value. The export value per head of fed slaughter increased by 13%-the highest since June. Asia, particularly …
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on a six-year master labor contract covering ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. …
Exporters Watching Trump Trade Discussions
Will a second administration of President Donald Trump bring progress on trade negotiations with key global partners? U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror says …
Export Sales Begin 2025 on a Lower Note
The first export sales report of 2025 came in below many traders’ expectations, according to Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride. U.S. corn sales totaled 777,000 metric tons, while soybeans came …
U.S. Ag Trade Considerations in 2025
What might be some of the questions regarding U.S. farm and food trade in the New Year, based in part on some of the developments of 2024? Rod Bain takes a …