…U.S. agricultural exports. In 2024, those countries were Mexico, China, Canada, the EU, and Japan. The proposal follows data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showing that farmers suffered heavy…
National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications
…strong, passionate leaders,” said Foundation Chair Jeff Dahlberg, Ph.D. “These scholarships are one way we invest in the next generation and support students advancing sorghum and agricultural innovation.” Three scholarships…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…booming, with 360 million pounds expected by year-end. California, the second-largest cheese maker in the US, uses 46% of its milk for cheese production, resulting in 2.4 billion pounds annually….
CA DPR Seeks Public Input on New Pesticide Review Process
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is asking for public feedback on its proposed pesticide prioritization process. Comments will be accepted through May 8 on the department’s online comment…
Canadian Manufacturers Say Tariffs Are Undermining North American Industry
…of the border. While Canada has so far avoided the latest round of reciprocal tariffs announced by the Trump administration, 25 percent tariffs on key products, including automotive parts, steel,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values
…Such was the case for this farm in October 2024, 90 acres, 20 miles northeast of Omaha, Nebraska, in extreme western Iowa. The farm sold online $17,900 per acre. Again,…
Wine Retailers Say New Tariffs Could Hurt U.S. Industry
…They say the industry is already facing challenges from inflation, increased competition, and changing public attitudes toward alcohol. These factors have already led to lower wine consumption, according to NAWR….
APHIS-DHS Expanding Risk-Based Sampling Program at Ports of Entry
…Security’s (DHS) US Customs and Border Protection, is expanding its risk-based sampling program at ports of entry to include more lettuce varieties, such as iceberg, romaine, and red and green…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…Expo in Tampa, Florida, aimed at fostering collaboration among citrus growers. Listeners are encouraged to email comments, topic suggestions and feedback to nick@agnetmedia.com Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
…missions to Vietnam, Japan, India, Peru, Brazil, and the UK. Additionally, a study by Australian and South Korean researchers found a significant loss of soil moisture between 2020 and 2016,…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…well as expected retaliatory actions, introduces significant uncertainty that will negatively impact those who help grow the food, feed, fiber, and fuel for millions of American families,” continued LaVigne. From the…
UK Detects First Case of Bird Flu in a Sheep, Stoking Fears of Spread
…other captive birds, Britain’s government. There have been cases among humans which have ranged in severity from no symptoms to, in rare cases, death. But there has not yet been…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…deals with countries like Vietnam, Japan, India, Peru, and the UK to mitigate these effects. The conversation also touched on the strategic importance of US-Canada relations and the potential for…
CDPR Introduces Spray Days California
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