Shutterstock image The USDA says inspections of corn and wheat were higher, while soybean assessments declined during the week ending on April 10. Corn inspections rose week to week, increasing…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs Wednesday during a speech in the White House Rose Garden, calling it “Liberation Day” and signing an executive order declaring a national economic…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises in February
DepositPhotos image The Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer rose to 152 in February, driven by improved current conditions and a strong livestock sector, with the farm capital investment index reaching…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
Coleoptera beetle eating an almond on the ground. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again bringing back its regional field workshops, offering hands-on education for…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
…year as the January Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index rose 5 points above a month earlier to a reading of 141. The barometer’s rise was primarily attributable to…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
…global importers to take advantage of affordable bulk commodities. According to a report from Reuters, U.S. bulk agricultural exports rose by 22% in volume compared to the previous year, marking…
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in December
…example, the percentage of respondents who expect widespread good times in U.S. agriculture over the next five years rose to 57%, up from 52% a month ago and 34% in…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
…an increase.” Industry observers note that overall growth appears slower compared to past surges when H-2A usage rose sharply from year to year. Boatright also points out that heavier regulations…
Farmers’ Optimism Rose Ahead of U.S. Election, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows
DepositPhotos image Farmer sentiment surged in October, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The index rose 27 points from September to reach 115, driven by improved…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…significant increase in regulatory costs for California farmers. From 2005 to 2017, these costs rose from $109 per acre to $977 per acre due to food safety regulations, labor laws,…
National Public Lands Day
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia: Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Exterior of the museum, ranger station, theater, and Fuller Gun display. DepositPhotos image It’s considered the…
Slower Month for Nut Shipments, But Levels Continue Outpacing 2023
…Although a nine percent decline from the previous month, it represents a 10.5 percent increase from June of last year. Domestic almond shipments rose by two percent to 62 million…
U.S. Trade Gap Hits $68 Billion
…value of imports hit $331.9 billion, while exports were $263 billion, and the overall deficit rose 1.9 percent during the month. Republicans on Capitol Hill have expressed frustration with what…
Almond Update: Understanding Carpophilus Beetle Through an Australian Lens
The Carpophilus beetle is creating a considerable amount of concern for California growers, with research underway to hopefully mitigate risk for the industry. Almond Board of Australia CEO Tim Jackson…