…40 percent increase over the previous year, according to the latest National Hemp Report. Planted acreage expanded to nearly 45,300 acres, up 64 percent from 2023. Harvested acreage climbed 60…
NCBA Supports Trump Administration’s Tariff Strategy
Ocean Outback, Fremantle Bahnfrend / via Wikimedia Commons The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) supports the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, viewing tariffs as a means to an end rather than…
Gains in Domestic Avocado Production
Avocados. Los Angeles produce market. 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…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…and address China’s dominance in maritime logistics. Exemptions for agricultural industries have not been granted. The discussion also touched on restrictions on U.S. liquefied natural gas transport to incentivize domestic…
USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board Sees Tariff Hits to US Meat Exports
…Greet said while speaking to the Senate Finance Committee. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board Sees Tariff Hits to US Meat Exports Sponsored Content…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Attempt Restriction of Westward Expansion
A portion of eastern North America; the 1763 “proclamation line” is the border between the red and the pink areas By Cg-realms; adapted from a scan from the National Atlas…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
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…