…said. “Ultimately, we had the highest price on record for the cost of tomatoes in 2023.” But the industry’s record-high pricing didn’t hold. A bumper crop led to an oversupplied…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
…the rise of weight-loss drugs affecting food demand. The episode also features timely updates on international trade wins for American ag, including new zero-tariff trade agreements with Japan, Indonesia, and…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…latest Consumer Price Index data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national average price for ground beef surpassed $6 per pound — the highest ever recorded since data…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
…in almond prices almost overnight. That drop could mean a 20% loss in projected profit for growers, potentially pushing some close to break-even levels. “Growers were feeling optimistic, and now…
New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers
…tax payment. Understanding Capital Gains in Agriculture Capital gains taxes are incurred when a farmer sells an asset—such as farmland—for more than its original purchase price. The tax is based…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
…between the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and STAX (Stacked Income Protection Plan). Growers will now be able to enroll their seed cotton base acres in PLC (Price Loss Coverage) while…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…with state and local food safety agencies. By bolstering these partnerships, USDA aims to ensure consistent enforcement, more rapid response to safety concerns, and broader coverage across regions and facilities….
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…Supply Faces Price Pressure In the United States, a recent shortage of domestic cattle had led to a surge in demand for Brazilian beef. With the new tariff in place,…
Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding
Fertilizer Prices Show Stability for Fifth Consecutive Week Fertilizer markets have remained relatively stable for the fifth week in a row, with no significant price movement in either direction. While…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…like potatoes and grapes. “High diesel costs and California’s strict trucking regulations make everything more expensive,” Wade explained. “It’s hard to get trucks at a good price—but if people want…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…Hurricane Hilary disrupted the harvest, but this season has been notably calmer. “We count our blessings… we’re not seeing the extreme heat that caused early fruit loss in past years,”…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…Ag Nick Foglio Foglio described a softening hay market, where top-end delivered alfalfa prices peaked around $275 per ton but have since dipped. Dry cow hay prices hover between $170–$190…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…insurance or NAP coverage for the next two years Payments will be calculated by increasing current insurance coverage levels using a USDA-defined factor. Where to Get More Information Producers looking…
The Growing Edge: Pistachio Pest Watch – Vital Insights from the Field
…Mealybugs to the looming risk of Botryosphaeria, Todd shares timely advice and proven solutions—including why coverage is king when applying key products like Senstar® Insecticide and Quash® Fungicide. Whether you’re…