…potential impacts on retail and food service. The discussion also covered the importance of a level playing field for American farmers, the critical role of Canada in potash exports, and…
White House Budget Proposal Targets Local FSA, NRCS Offices for Closure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency service center in Highmore, South Dakota. By Tony Webster / via Wikimedia Commons image The Trump administration is proposing steep cuts to…
Impact of Tariffs Between the U.S. and China Ag Markets
…agricultural markets. Impact of Tariffs Between the U.S. and China on Agriculture Markets Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma spoke out Wednesday during a national press call hosted by a group of state treasurers. The group raised concerns about the economic harm U.S. farmers…
California’s Gray Wolf Population Expanding
…Jim, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service / via Wikimedia Commons image California’s gray wolf population is expanding, with seven established packs and four additional areas of activity identified by the…
Winter Wheat Crop Progress Perspective
Winter Wheat with an Explanation Tony Atkin / Wikimedia image Winter wheat crop heading progress and condition were focal points of USDA’s latest look at the national crop. Rod Bain…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mid-1800s Rapid Agriculture Growth
…the population. In fact, most towns were shipping points for the export of agricultural products. Most farms were geared toward production for the family, but the rapid growth in population…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…The USDA is considering significant changes to its Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation, and Risk Management Offices, including potential closures and staff consolidation. A proposal from the Office of…
Proposed Bill Would Require Congressional Approval Before New Agricultural Tariffs
…President to get congressional approval before placing tariffs on countries that are major buyers of U.S. agricultural products. According to the bill, the President would need to submit a request…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…the Forest Service and 1,200 from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service accepting. USDA is also considering relocating employees to farming regions. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Thousands Accept Trump Buyouts at USDA
…reached 3,100 at the Forest Service, 1,200 at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and possibly up to 12,000 people through the entire agency. That’s over 10 percent of…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…risk. Negative retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products will depend on tariff levels and duration and present additional uncertainty for the sector. Farmland values are showing signs of weakness and…
Orange Production Expected to Rise
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports that U. S. orange production is expected to rise by 2% from March, with Florida’s production unchanged at 11.6 million boxes, down…
CDFA/OARS Allocates Grants Aimed at Reducing Methane Emissions
San Joaquin Valley, CA: A Corcoran Dairy Dave English photographer/Chris English, Wikimedia Commons image The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (CDFA/OARS) has allocated…