…change due to weaker personal consumption, higher imports, and uncertainty around changes in global trade. FCS says the U.S. farm sector entered the uncertain trade environment and spring planting season…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Auctions
…Iowa farm change hands for the first time since 1882. Six-hundred-thirty-six (636) acres of prime farmland in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was eventually split into eight tracks, five buyers, a…
Latest Crops and Commodities in Drought
Not much change was recorded in the U.S. Drought Monitor from the previous month, however, notable month-over-month differences appeared by region. Shrinking drought coverage for corn and soybean growing areas…
American Agriculture History Minute: Fertilizer Invented
Image by singkham/DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Fertilizer Invented When one thinks of inventions that change the face of American…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
…affecting global climate patterns and sea levels. The USDA has designated April as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, emphasizing citizen-driven strategies to protect crops from diseases and invasive…
US Orange Crop Expected to Decline for Upcoming Season
Shutterstock image The US orange crop is expected to decline by over 30% to 11.5 million boxes for the 2024-2025 season, reflecting challenges like trade conflicts, climate change, and citrus…
USDA Decides to Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments
…providers and small businesses to refocus their projects on expanding domestic energy production while removing diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) requirements and climate-related mandates from prior proposals. Participants will be required…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-27-25
…the impact of tariffs and exchange rates on export markets, noting that 71% of the crop goes to the domestic market, with 29% to international markets. Jameson stressed the need…
CalCAN Advocates for a Continuous Allocation of CA GGRF for Agricultural Climate Solutions
DepositPhotos image The California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) recently advocated for a continuous 15% allocation of the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) for agricultural climate solutions, which could…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expanded
…States. The specific changes to the quarantined areas in California can be found on the APHIS Citrus Greening website. APHIS will publish a notice of this change in the Federal Register….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…In segment two, Nick and Lorrie talk about Trump administration’s changes to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), particularly the Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
…change in producers’ assessment of future prospects as the Future Expectations Indexrose just 3 points in February to 159. This month’s rise in the Current Conditions Index capped a long…
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
…CDFA established on February 13, 2025. This action is necessary to prevent the spread of citrus greening to non-infested areas of the United States. The specific changes to the quarantined…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…role in equipping the avocado industry for long-term success,” said HAB Chairperson Bob Schaar. “We encourage passionate Hass Avocado producers and importers to step forward and help drive positive change…