Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the state …
China Announces 34% Retaliatory Tariff on U.S. Goods
China’s Finance Ministry has announced a new 34% tariff on all U.S. imports, effective April 10. The move is a direct response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, …
US Orange Crop Expected to Decline for Upcoming Season
The US orange crop is expected to decline by over 30% to 11.5 million boxes for the 2024-2025 season, reflecting challenges like trade conflicts, climate change, and citrus greening. Despite …
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, …
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 …