…for one-third of the total production at 100,000 tons. U.S. Grapefruit Production Forecast Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…
Farmer Sentiment Declines Amid Policy and Trade Uncertainty
DepositPhotos image Farmer sentiment weakened in March as growing concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy dampened outlooks. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 12 points to 140,…
US Orange Crop Expected to Decline for Upcoming Season
…shifting tastes, health concerns, and rising prices. Meanwhile, Brazil, the world’s largest citrus producer, is also affected by reduced fruit production due to dry weather. US Orange Crop Expected to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 Opens Extension Offices
…History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 Opens Extension Offices Early settlers relied on friends and close neighbors for information on practices that would improve their production….
Study Finds Pierce’s Disease Prevention Saves California Growers Millions
…an additional $56 million in costs due to lost production and vine replacement. Industry leaders emphasize the importance of continued investment in PD and GWSS management. Randy Heinzen, chair of…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…economic sustainability of farmers who have lost money on most major crops for the past three years. “More than 20% of farm income comes from exports, and farmers rely on…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…points to 140, with 43% of farmers citing trade policy as their top concern, surpassing interest rates. The farm capital investment index dropped to 54, while farmland value expectations remained…
Surplus Broiler Eggs Offer a Potential Solution to Rising Table Egg Prices
…annually. While total U.S. table egg production exceeded 93 billion eggs in 2024, this surplus would add approximately 33.6 million eggs per month—about 0.4% of the monthly total. While a…
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
…4-20, 2024, resulted in 90.5% of producers supporting the continuation, representing 93.3% of the state’s almond production volume. The marketing order, administered by the Almond Board of California, operates under…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
…by Trace One. The survey revealed that 36.3% of U.S. farmers are women, managing 407 million acres and contributing $222 billion in ag sales. Arizona leads with 47.9% female farm…
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs
…crop year. These USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs provide crucial income support to eligible farmers facing significant drops in crop prices or revenue. “ARC and PLC offer excellent risk…
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…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
…industry forward, particularly in specialty crops, small livestock operations, and greenhouse production. Women’s Growing Role in Farming Nationwide According to the USDA, 1.2 million women are actively involved in farming…