…from Mexico, citing insufficient protection for American growers from inexpensive imports. The decision follows numerous complaints from domestic producers. Effective July 14, a 21% anti-dumping duty will be imposed on…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…USDA has repackaged the $3.1 billion Climate Smart Commodities Program into the “Advancing Markets for Producers” (AMP) program, aligning with Trump administration priorities. The new program requires 65% of funds…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…with strong balance sheets and favorable liquidity. Farm income in early 2025 is supported by payments to crop producers authorized under the American Relief Act, which signed by President Biden…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Dairy Access and Support Farmers
…and helps farmers continue their essential work.” Marshall, a physician for over 20 years, emphasized the health benefits of whole milk. “Whole milk is a rich source of vital nutrients…
NPPC Supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act
DepositPhotos image The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act introduced in the Senate, which aims to prevent a confusing array of state-specific farm…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…of the dairy industry, highlighting a 3% decrease in California’s milk production due to HPAI pressure, contrasted with growth in the Near West states. Milk prices are hovering around $17…
NASS to Host Bi-Annual Data Users Meeting
…NASS in collaboration with other agencies, it is a crucial resource for data users, producers, and stakeholders in the agricultural sector. More details, including the agenda, are available on the…
Wine Retailers Say New Tariffs Could Hurt U.S. Industry
…and retailers, but also domestic producers and related businesses. They point to earlier tariffs in 2019 and 2020 that caused similar issues. The group also raised concerns about the timing….
APHIS-DHS Expanding Risk-Based Sampling Program at Ports of Entry
…leaf lettuce. This initiative aims to reduce inspections for compliant shippers and encourage better quality from producers. The program targets lettuce trucks crossing the southern US. border from Mexico. APHIS-DHS…
USDA Launches Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs
…U.S. agricultural producers promote and sell their goods internationally. The application deadline for those programs is on June 6. This action follows U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rawlins’ recent announcement…
Ag Groups Call for Trade Fix After Tariff Announcement
…critical. Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association supported the move, saying U.S. beef producers face unfair treatment abroad. He pointed out that countries like Vietnam and Thailand impose…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
…via the Whole Milk bill that has been introduced in Congress. The conversation shifted to the impact of labor costs on the fast-food industry, noting the rise of automation and…
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
…for American farmers, shaped by falling crop prices, high production costs, and record returns in the cattle sector. For many crop producers, net returns have dropped significantly from recent highs….
ARC – PLC Enrollment Deadlines Approaching
Producers wishing to enroll in either Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) from USDA have until April 15th to do so. Find Your Local Service Center Rod…