Softer sales prevailed in ag machinery in 2024 and that trend is expected to continue into 2025 according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. U.S. Sales of Ag Tractors & …
Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Proceed
Despite efforts by Canada and Mexico to strengthen border security and curb fentanyl trafficking, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that a 25% tariff on imports from both countries will move …
GrubMarket Acquired Bay City Produce
GrubMarket has acquired Bay City Produce, a California-based foodservice distributor, to enhance operational synergies and leverage Grub Market’s AI technology for better financial management and sales support in the food …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-25-25
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 pressing agricultural issues in California. …
Agricultural Equipment Soft Market Reflects Broader Economic Uncertainty
A soft market for agricultural equipment over the past year, reflects broader economic uncertainty. This uncertainty is attributed to potential weather issues, commodity market fluctuations, geopolitical concerns, and the lack …
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 …
Significant Changes Recently in the Avocado Market
The avocado market has seen significant changes recently. U.S. shipments increased by 8% week-over-week and 32% year-over-year, with California experiencing an 86% growth. Mexico maintains a dominant 85% market share. …
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 …
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
The USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast predicts a 22% increase in cash farm income to $193.7 billion for 2025, with net farm income rising 29.5% to $180.1 billion. Despite a …
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 …
AFBF Duvall Discusses Concerns Over Tariffs
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall discusses concerns over tariffs imposed by President Trump on Mexico, Canada, and China, which could increase the cost of agricultural supplies and …
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
The Purdue University CMA group’s Ag Economy Barometer for January 2025 showed an improvement in the health of the US agricultural economy. However, key concerns for producers for 2025 include …
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
Smithfield Foods CEO Shane Smith expressed optimism about the company’s future as it returned to the public stock market more than a decade after being acquired by China’s WH Group. …
Bird Flu Drives Egg Prices Up, No Relief in Sight
The cost of eggs in the United States has surged in recent months, largely due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has led to the culling of millions of …