USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices report reflects changes in prices received from the previous month for commodities in general, and in both crop and livestock sectors. Rod Bain has the details….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…Bureau of Reclamation has increased water allocations for Central Valley Project contractors, with South of Delta irrigation, water service, and repayment contractors receiving an increase from 40% to 50%. However,…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…the Farm Service Agency. MASC does not apply to row crops or livestock, focusing solely on specialty crops marketed for commercial sale. The USDA says the effort supports farmers while…
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise Again in 2025
…agricultural commodity prices and high input costs. While much of the industry-wide distress predates his second stint in the White House, President Donald Trump has quickly nudged more farmers closer…
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
Multi colored baby potatoes. Specialty Crops Market News disseminates detailed information on marketing conditions for hundreds of agricultural commodities at major domestic and international wholesale markets, production areas, and ports…
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
…immigration reform is critical.” She emphasized that farmers “invest in this country” and that the agricultural community is heavily represented in the military. Still, she added, “The first thing they…
Hemp Acreage Expands as Industry Gains Momentum
…according to the latest National Hemp Report. Planted acreage grew to nearly 45,300 acres, up 64% from 2023, while harvested acreage rose 60% to just under 32,700 acres. The gains…
2025 West California Almond Crop Expected to Grow Slightly
Wind rowing almonds at an orchard in California. Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, via Wikimedia Commons The 2025 almond crop in West California is expected to grow…
U.S. Egg Production Falls in March
…1, the national layer count remained at 351 million, divided among 287 million producing table eggs, 60.4 million producing broiler-type hatching eggs, and 4 million producing egg-type hatching eggs. The…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact on Agricultural Industry
by Alan Reid, via Wikimedia Commons The conversation discusses the potential impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the agricultural industry. Specifically, it addresses the estate tax…
Application Process for USDA Ag Trade Promotion Programs Underway
Interested parties seeking funding for agricultural trade promotion through one or more of USDA’s programs have until early June to apply. Rod Bain has more. Application Process for USDA Ag…
Dairy Industry to Remove Artificial Colors from School Lunch Products
…Department of Agriculture, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Courtesy IDFA The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has announced a new voluntary initiative to eliminate artificial colors from dairy products sold…
Produce Safety Rule Compliance for Large Farms Begins
…compliance by April 6, 2026, and very small farms by April 5, 2027. The rule addresses pre-harvest agricultural water used in growing activities that may come into contact with produce…
California Wine Grape Growers Voting
…the sap from the xylem tissue of a vine. Reyes Garcia III, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons California wine grape growers are voting on the continuation…