DepositPhotos image 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 Changes Recently in the Avocado Market
…market share. In Europe, avocado volume is up 13% with Spain and Israel leading, with Peru expected to enter the market soon. In China, volumes are low, and prices are…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-13-25
…to stay competitive globally, particularly against countries like China. The episode wraps up with this week’s Almond Update and interviews from the World Ag Expo. Listen to previous AgNet News…
China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute
Farm machinery manufacturers in the United States could soon feel the impact of retaliatory tariffs from China, following the latest round of trade actions between the two countries. After President…
AFBF Duvall Discusses Concerns Over Tariffs
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall discusses concerns over tariffs imposed by President Trump on Mexico, Canada, and China, which could increase the cost of agricultural…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
…in 2022. Soybeans and corn were among the most in-demand commodities, with global buyers capitalizing on reduced costs. The lower prices allowed key trade partners, including Canada, China, and Mexico,…
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
Smithfield Foods CEO Shane Smith expressed optimism about the company’s future as it returned to the public stock market more than a decade after being acquired by China’s WH Group….
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…in the short term. Global fertilizer supplies have been under pressure for months. European production is down due to gas shortages, while China and Iran have restricted exports, further tightening…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-04-25
…Trump on Canada, Mexico (now delayed until March), and China, and their potential impact on the agricultural sector. Featuring expert analysis from Fertilizer Market expert Josh Linville of StoneX, and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-03-25
…his anticipated regulatory rollbacks and their potential effects on agriculture. The episode also covers Howard Lutnick, the confirmed Commerce Secretary, and his comments on China’s new AI technology, DeepSeek. The…
Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California Almonds at Super Bowl Radio Row
…America and China, Laura Morin, says a big name is representing California almonds at the big game festivities-Coach Prime Dione Sanders. ”So, what that means is the Friday before the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-16-25
…Services at the Center for a Humane Economy, discusses the ongoing H5N1 outbreak. With its origins in China and global spread, this deadly virus persists despite the USDA’s $2 billion…
November U.S. Beef Exports
…particularly China, Taiwan, and Japan, showed strong demand, with Japan maintaining steady levels. Mexico in Latin America and Egypt in variety meat also performed well. November highlights slides pdf-version-1Download The…
China Approves More GM Crops to Boost Food Security
DepositPhotos image China approved five gene-edited crop varieties and 12 types of genetically modified soybeans, corn, and cotton. Reuters says the expanded approvals are intended to boost high-yielding crops, reduce…