…Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza DepositPhotos image (USDA-APHIS/WASHINGTON/Dec. 6, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the…
Tariffs and Trade: Examining Potential Impacts on Agriculture
…now is some adjustment to tariffs,” Fumasi explained. He highlighted the potential for increased trade tensions with China, as well as proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada. According to Fumasi,…
Trump’s Tariff Plan
DepositPhotos image U. S. President-elect Donald Trump has declared his intention to implement a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada, alongside an additional 10% tariff on goods…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-04-24
…potential impacts on the agricultural industry with President-elect Trump returning to office. The conversation covers anticipated trade tensions with China, Mexico, and Canada, the effects of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs,…
Possible Retaliatory Tariffs Loom as Trade Policies Shift
…Robert Lighthizer, helped shape Trump’s earlier policies, including tariffs on China and the replacement of North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Trump emphasized Greer’s role…
Trump Announces Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China
DepositPhotos image President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The proposed measures include a 25% tariff on all goods from…
USDA to Gather 2024 Crop Data from California Producers
…provide valuable insights for the agricultural industry, aiding in export potential assessments and calculating crop supplies for the coming marketing year. Producers can submit their responses online at agcounts.usda.gov, by…
Changes within FMMO Amendments
DepositPhotos image The recently announced final decision regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) amendments includes adjustments provided from public comment over the past few months. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
…between the California almond industry and Italy’s nut processing sector, which relies on a steady supply of high-quality almonds for value-added processing. The discussions reinforced the shared commitment to maintaining…
American Agriculture History Minute: Trade, Barter, Pay Taxes
…these goods were sold, the money was used to buy more land or, unfortunately, pay taxes. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see…
CDFW Now Accepting Applications for Wolf-Livestock Loss Compensation Program
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for direct loss compensation under the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program (WLCP). Livestock producers who have experienced confirmed…
World Food Prize Laureates Receive Their Honor
…seed banks. Rod Bain reports. Coverage of The World Food Prize 2024 Laureate Award Ceremony at the Iowa Capitol. Dr. Geoffrey Hawtin OBE of the U.K. and Canada and Dr….
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…critical topic, registration for the conference and additional information on the agenda are available at almonds.com/conference. By exploring innovative land-use strategies, the Almond Conference aims to support growers through complex regulatory…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnic Groups Important Role in Early Agriculture
…Over time, they earned enough money to buy a piece of land. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time. Sponsored…