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, …
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 …
Canada Investigating Potential Dumping of U.S. Renewable Diesel Imports
The Canadian government is investigating potential dumping of U.S. renewable diesel imports, which could undercut Canadian prices, following a complaint from Canada’s only renewable diesel producer, Tidewater Renewables Ltd. Sponsored …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Lorrie Boyer and Nick “The Pagmeter” discussed the challenges faced by young farmers and ranchers, highlighting the American Farm Bureau …
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 …
American Agriculture History Minute: First Motor Truck for Agriculture Hauling Introduced
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Machinery, livestock, and crops have always been needed to be moved around the farm or to market. Two-wheel carts suffice for …
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. …
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The Mexican government officially repealed its ban on genetically modified (GMO) corn imports from the United States on Thursday, following an arbitration ruling under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement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 …
Cattle and Bison Imports from Mexico Resume
The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) has announced the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico, following a halt due to New World …
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. …
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 …
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 …