…year, the U.S. shipped a record 24.5 million metric tons to the country, according to the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. The repeal of the ban is expected to provide stability…
AFBF Duvall Discusses Concerns Over Tariffs
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall discusses concerns over tariffs imposed by President Trump on Mexico, Canada, and China, which could increase the cost of agricultural…
American Agriculture History Minute: National Road Developed
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: National Road Developed It was called the National Road. No, not Route 66. That would…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-11-25
…technology like drones and electric vehicles, and how these innovations impact various sectors. The talk emphasizes the importance of different generations understanding the evolving agricultural landscape. Listen to previous AgNet…
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
At a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing titled Perspectives from the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1, agricultural leaders Zippy Duvall, President of the American…
Partnership Formed to Enhance Service to Retail and Food Service Partners
DepositPhotos image Corona College, Heights, Orange and Lemon Association, and Veg Fresh Farms have formed a partnership to enhance their service to retail and food service partners. This alliance combines…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
Courtesy of Purdue University/CME Group The Purdue University CMA group’s Ag Economy Barometer for January 2025 showed an improvement in the health of the US agricultural economy. However, key concerns…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…EPA-reduced risk classification, according to Cassandra Rieser, a technical service manager for UPL covering Southern California and Arizona. Rieser emphasized that when selecting a fungicide, growers look for several key…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-10-25
…in Tulare, California, discussing its vast exhibit space, international exhibitors, and the focus on new agricultural technologies, specialty crops, and dairy advancements. They also highlight the significance of the Women…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
Large international transportation vessel in the port, loading grain for export. DepositPhotos image The United States saw a significant increase in agricultural export volumes in 2024, as lower prices encouraged…
NASS Conducting a Survey for Specialty Horticulture Crop Producers
DepositPhotos image The USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a survey for specialty horticulture crop producers. The survey aims to gather detailed information about the sector. The data…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-07-25
…hearing titled ‘Perspectives from the Field, Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy Part One.’ Key witnesses included American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio, Early Agriculture Capital
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio, Early Agriculture Capital Ohio was considered the early agricultural capital of the U.S. in…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…limit the extent of further interest rate cuts this year and inflation remains a key factor to watch in 2025.” CattleFax shared that National Dec. 1 on-farm hay stocks were…