…state of the agriculture market, focusing on central California’s ideal weather and the upcoming planting season. Nick Foglio from Foglio Commodities provided insights on the hay and alfalfa market, noting…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…increased volatility, particularly for lower-quality land and in regions producing the commodities currently at weaker prices. U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures…
Latest Crops and Commodities in Drought
…Latest Crops and Commodities in Drought Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2025 Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition Strategies June 2, 2025 Protecting Your Operation from…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…(ECAP), which provides financial relief to farmers affected by economic uncertainty and natural disasters. ECAP offers flat payment rates per acre for eligible commodities, with initial payments factored by 85%…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-26-25
…with Nick Folio from Folio Commodities. In the Central Valley, Supreme hay costs $280-$295 per ton, premium hay $255-$275, good hay $235, and dry cow hay $210-$220. Rain expected from…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…programs non-essential, noting they were post-COVID initiatives. The hosts debated the administration’s focus on cutting government spending and potential corruption. They also highlighted the introduction of a new commodities program…
U.S. Trade Deficit Discussed at AFBF FUSION Conference
…deficit of $49 billion, a figure that has been growing annually and is expected to rise by nearly 40% next year. The U.S. exports bulk commodities, while imports include high-value…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…on planted and prevented planted crop acres for eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year. To streamline and simplify the delivery of ECAP, FSA will begin sending pre-filled applications to…
Drought Coverage Picture for Crops and Commodities
Young corn growing in dry drought season Image by stevanovicigor/DepositPhotos Rod Bain has a look at the drought coverage picture for crops and commodities. Elevated drought coverage nationwide over the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…disaster assistance. Nick Folio from Folio Commodities noted potential stagnation in the hay market due to delayed first cuttings. The conversation also touched on the impact of wildfires on hay…
American Agriculture History Minute: Michigan Becomes a Top Agricultural Producing State in Many Commodities
…in Many Commodities Michigan farmers produce over 300 different types of food and agriculture products. Some you might be familiar with, others you may not. Michigan ranks first in the…
Ranking Members of Agriculture Committees Demand Answers on Food Aid Disruptions
…have received reports of American-grown commodities sitting in storage, with no ability to monitor whether this aid will reach the more than 75,000 children who would have otherwise received school…
American Agriculture History Minute: Advancement of Soybeans
…production grew from 3% to 47%, and by 1969 had risen to 76%. By 1973, soybeans were the U.S.’ number one cash crop, and leading export commodities. Soybeans and American…
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
…ensuring continued market access for North American agricultural commodities. Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…