DepositPhotos image Farmer sentiment weakened in March as growing concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy dampened outlooks. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 12 points to 140,…
US Orange Crop Expected to Decline for Upcoming Season
Shutterstock image The US orange crop is expected to decline by over 30% to 11.5 million boxes for the 2024-2025 season, reflecting challenges like trade conflicts, climate change, and citrus…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…the American Seed Trade Association: American Seed Trade Association President & CEO Andy LaVigne issued the following statement on the news of additional tariffs imposed between the United States and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…points to 140, with 43% of farmers citing trade policy as their top concern, surpassing interest rates. The farm capital investment index dropped to 54, while farmland value expectations remained…
Rollins Embarking on a Six-Month Trade Mission
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is embarking on a six-month mission to six international markets to enhance American agricultural exports and tackle the nearly $50 billion agricultural trade deficit. The…
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
…the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. These industry-driven programs help producers and handlers market their crops effectively by pooling resources for research, promotion, and quality control. The Almond Board,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
…field in international trade. The Ag Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick “The AgMeter” discuss the rise of female farmers in the U.S., citing a USDA survey analyzed…
U.S. Beef Sales to China Plummet as Export Registrations Expire
…further strained by ongoing trade tensions, including increased tariffs on U.S. meat and other goods, making them less appealing to Chinese buyers. China has not renewed export registrations for U.S….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…disaster relief. The segment also touched on a recent wildfire in central California, the Silver Fire, which has spread over 1,000 acres near Bishop. In the second segment, Nick and…
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) has launched an investigation into China’s dominance in maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding. As a result, the agency has proposed new measures, including fees of…
Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade Missions
Development markets for U.S. farm and food goods are among the targeted destinations for USDA-led agricultural trade missions in 2025. Rod Bain has more. Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Importance of St. Louis
…of American agriculture cannot be overstated. With railroads just beginning to be important in the late 1850s, the riverboat traffic dominated transportation and trade, and St. Louis flourished as the…
Farmers for Free Trade Sounding Alarm over Another Trade War
…high costs, but uncertainty remains. Mike Davis has the story. Farmers for Free Trade Sounding Alarm over Another Trade War Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
West Tree Nut Association’s Annual Meeting and Trade Show Coming Up
The West Tree Nut Association’s Annual Meeting and Trade Show will be held at the Monterey Marriott and Convention Center from June 11 to 13, featuring a trade show, networking,…