…detailing six international trade trips in the next six months to promote U.S. ag exports. She will visit Vietnam, Japan, India, Peru, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. She says their…
Ag Groups Call for Trade Fix After Tariff Announcement
…crop is exported,” said National Corn Growers Association President Ken Hartman Jr. “These new tariffs could make a bad situation worse for corn growers.” The American Soybean Association also raised…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
…income taxes. Farmers absorb initial tariff costs, affecting their profitability. The discussion emphasized the historical significance of tariffs and their current role in protecting domestic industries, despite potential higher consumer…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity Develops Early Farming Techniques
Image by OlinEJ from Pixabay I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity Develops Early Farming Techniques Ethnicity certainly has made a difference in…
Yuba Grower Named 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year
…business eventually evolved into Grow West. Over time, Dodd focused his expertise exclusively on rice cultivation in California. Known for his integrity and character, Dodd has built trust with farmers…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
…uncertainty. California Governor Gavin Newsom has appealed to the USDA to reverse the termination of $47 million in funding for California’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which supports farmers 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….
American Agriculture History Minute: Fertilizer Invented
Image by singkham/DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Fertilizer Invented When one thinks of inventions that change the face of American…
U.S. Beekeepers Report Record Colony Losses, Raising Alarm for Farmers
…could be significant. With fewer bees to pollinate crops like almonds, apples, and melons, farmers may see reduced yields and higher production costs. Economic losses for beekeepers are already estimated…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Settle Appalachian Mountains
…the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, and in 2002 became part of the Earnest Farms National Historic District. Coordinates: N 36.20546, W 82.68414 By Brian Stansberry – Own…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
…to steel and aluminum tariffs. Senator Alex Padilla criticized Trump’s tariffs, claiming they will harm U.S. families, while Nick argued they support farmers. The conversation also touched on the impact…
Farmer Sentiment Declines Amid Policy and Trade Uncertainty
…down from 152 in February. The Index of Future Expectations fell 15 points to 144, while the Current Conditions Index slipped five points to 132. Lower crop prices since mid-February,…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…who grow the food every family in America relies on.” From the National Farmers Union: National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew released the following statement today after the White…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…funding and ensure farmers are reimbursed for contracts. The bill addresses the impact of frozen funding on farmers’ investments, particularly in specialty crops. In today’s Almond Board of California feature,…