Of the issues discussed at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s FUSION conference was that of the U.S. trade deficit. The fiscal year 2025 is projected to see a record trade …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discuss recent weather patterns in California, …
Mushroom Council Elected New Officers
The Mushroom Council, a nine-member body of domestic growers and an importer, elected new officers for 2025 and welcomed new board members. The council aims to maintain and expand mushroom …
U. S. Facing Billions in Agriculture Trade Deficit
The U. S. faces a projected $49 billion trade deficit in agriculture, with increased imports of avocados, coffee, and orange juice contributing. Meanwhile, American staple crops are losing global market …
Threat of Tariffs on Imports Still on the Table
President Donald Trump suspended tariffs he imposed on Canada and Mexico, telling reporters the decision was to protect American farmers, but the threat of imposing tariffs is still on the …
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
China has hit back this week at Trump’s new tariffs with duties of its own, targeted at sensitive U.S. farm goods. The U.S.’s third-biggest Ag export market, China began imposing …
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
The Coalition for Specialty Crop Innovation celebrates the bipartisan introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee Chairman …
Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs
Despite President Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on Mexican imports for a month, duties on Canadian and Chinese goods remain in place, posing significant challenges for American farmers, ranchers, businesses, …
Rollins Expresses Optimism About Administration’s Efforts to Expand Market Access for Producers
Brooke Rollins, USDA Secretary of Agriculture, expressed optimism about the Trump administration’s efforts to expand market access for producers during a recent speech at the Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado. …
Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation
The U.S. agricultural sector has expressed strong concerns following the President’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Industry leaders warn that these measures could have significant repercussions …
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
New tariffs are raising concerns among agricultural leaders, and Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer didn’t hold back when addressing the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock earlier this week. Speaking …
USDA to Lead March Trade Mission to Guatemala
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to Guatemala from March 3-7, aiming to strengthen trade partnerships and expand U.S. agricultural exports throughout Central America. The …
ILA Union Ratified Six-Year Master Contract
The International Longshoreman’s Association Union (ILA) ratified a six-year master contract, including a 62% pay increase, boosting hourly wages to $63, retroactive to October 1, 2024, and effective until September 30, 2030, …
EU Considering Import Restrictions from U.S.
The European Union (EU) is exploring new import restrictions on certain food products produced under different standards, a move aimed at protecting EU farmers. The proposal is similar to President …