On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Allie Cushnyr, senior agronomist for Holloway, and Abe Isaak, agronomist with AgroLiquid, discussed soil health, postharvest nutrition and preparing California crops for …
Beef Imports Fall Short of Expectations, With Little Impact on Grocery Prices
The Trump administration’s plan to increase tariff-free beef imports has not significantly changed U.S. grocery store prices, according to beef industry consultant Dr. Nevil Speer. Initial data indicate that import …
Proposed Russian Diesel Supplies Draw Support and Criticism
A proposed increase in Russian diesel supplies to the United States is drawing both support and criticism as high fuel costs continue to pressure farmers, ranchers and other industries that …
USDA Forecasts Higher U.S. Non-Orange Citrus Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting increased production for several non-orange citrus crops in the 2026 season, with lemons, tangerines and other citrus fruit expected to see gains compared …
USDA Urges Livestock and Poultry Producers to Strengthen Bird Flu Biosecurity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is urging livestock and poultry producers to remain vigilant against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as fall migration gets underway. With new detections continuing in …
USDA Walnut Purchase Provides Support for California Industry
The USDA’s purchase of 28 million pounds of U.S. walnuts is providing a boost for the walnut industry, particularly as growers and handlers work to manage supplies and market lower-grade …
U.S.-China Trade Talks Could Address Meat Export Barriers
U.S.-China trade talks could provide a path toward resolving technical barriers affecting American meat exports, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. Recent discussions between the …
Global Cherry Production Set for Record as U.S. Crop Declines
Global cherry production is forecast to reach a record 5.44 million metric tons this season, even as the U.S. cherry crop faces significant losses from frost and rain. The latest …
USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options for Organic Stone Fruit Growers
Organic stone fruit growers will have more flexibility in managing crop risk beginning with the 2027 crop year, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture expands its crop insurance options for …
More Beef Imports Have Not Lowered Ground Beef Prices
More beef imports have not yet translated into lower ground beef prices for consumers, according to an American Farm Bureau Federation analysis tracking grocery stores across the country. The analysis …
Farm Loan Changes Aim to Improve Access for Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making several changes to its farm loan programs as farmers navigate tighter margins and increased demand for credit. Danny Munch, an economist with the …
USDA Announces New Animal Welfare Standards for Dogs
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced new efforts to strengthen standards and enforcement under the Animal Welfare Act, including a forthcoming proposal focused on USDA dog welfare standards. “We are …
Specialty Crop Growers Face Rising Costs and Need for More Demand
The House Agriculture Committee recently examined ways to increase demand for U.S.-grown products in domestic and international markets. Alex Taylor, chief global policy officer for the International Fresh Produce Association, …
USDA Changes Rules for Dairy Checkoff Dollars
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is changing how dairy checkoff funding can be used, with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins saying the department is ending the use of mandatory dairy checkoff funding for …