Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” highlight the upcoming Mother’s Day by saying …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The AgNet News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter,” discuss recent agricultural news, including weather patterns …
U.S. Mango Market Continues to Thrive
The U.S. mango market continues to thrive, fueled by strong harvest volumes from multiple exporting countries. Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic are actively harvesting and packing mangoes for …
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
Specialty crop producers across the U.S. will receive a second round of financial support from the USDA this week. The payment, part of the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) …
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
China’s grain supply won’t be affected by a loss of U.S. feed grain and oilseed imports, thanks to abundantly available substitutes on the global market and sufficient reserves at home. …
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
The California colored potato crop is on schedule with acreage similar to last year, expected to supply fresh potatoes through mid-July. The Pacific Northwest had a favorable growing season with …
Hemp Acreage Expands as Industry Gains Momentum
U.S. industrial hemp production surged in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a 40% increase over the previous year, according to the latest National Hemp Report. Planted acreage …
California’s Organic Stone Fruit Production Thriving
California’s organic stone fruit production is thriving, with apricots expected from early May to mid-July, cherries from mid-May to early July, and nectarines, peaches, and plums following suit. Plums will …
U.S. Hemp Acreage Surges, Production Value Hits $445 Million
U.S. industrial hemp production rose sharply in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a 40 percent increase over the previous year, according to the latest National Hemp Report. …
Strawberry Shipments Up in Florida
In the first two and a half months of the year, strawberry shipments were up in Florida. Florida produces strawberries during the winter and spring, and typically accounts for about …
APHIS-DHS Expanding Risk-Based Sampling Program at Ports of Entry
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) US Customs and Border Protection, is expanding its risk-based sampling program at …
Yuba Grower Named 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year
Gary Dodd has been named the 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year by Corteva Agriscience and Rice Farming Magazine. Dodd’s journey into agriculture began with a childhood interest in nature, …
California Prune Board Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices
The California Prune Board (CPB) is promoting sustainable farming practices through an educational marketing campaign, highlighting the state’s role as a leading producer of premium prunes. CPB represents 99% of …
USHBC Industry Engagement Committee Seeking Nominees
The US High Bush Blueberry Council (USHBC) Industry Engagement Committee is seeking nominees for the council’s importer number two, number three, and number four, member and alternate positions on the …