Cattle pens Robin Drayton, via Wikimedia Commons The cattle market is currently navigating uncharted territory, with record-breaking prices and unprecedented numbers. Market analyst Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net explains the factors…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-16-25
…Nick and Lorrie review the study that estimates an annual economic loss of $3.4 to $14.5 billion due to inadequate water management, potentially affecting 9 million households. By 2050, California’s…
California Wine Industry Hurting
…same price 15 years ago but Vino Farms says growing organic grapes and selling them for up to $1800 a ton could be the answer. California Wine Industry Hurting Sponsored…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…ranchers face increasing cattle losses. Safety concerns are rising as the Parks and Wildlife Service explores mitigation strategies. Meanwhile, California maintains its leadership in strawberry production, with strong supplies from…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-08-25
…They noted China’s economic stimulus and the U.S.’s daily tariff earnings of $192 million, contrasting with the Biden administration’s losses. The EU-U.S. trade deal is nearing completion. The USDA is…
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
China’s grain supply won’t be affected by a loss of U.S. feed grain and oilseed imports, thanks to abundantly available substitutes on the global market and sufficient reserves at home….
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
…of entry. Using direct contacts with sales persons, suppliers, brokers, and buyers, Market News reporters collect, validate, analyze, and organize unbiased data on price, volume, quality and condition, making it…
Death Taxes Loom as Threat to Family Farms
…farms, where land values alone often exceed the exemption threshold. For many farm families, the death of a loved one won’t just bring emotional loss—it could also bring a crushing…
Gains in Domestic Avocado Production
…ports of entry. Using direct contacts with sales persons, suppliers, brokers, and buyers, Market News reporters collect, validate, analyze, and organize unbiased data on price, volume, quality and condition, making…
Organic berries Lead in Sales for the Third Consecutive Year
…$1.186 billion in 2024, a 11.8% increase from the previous year. Organic berries commanded a 66.6% premium price over conventional berries. Organic berries Lead in Sales for the Third Consecutive…
Ocean Freight Rates Tick Up as Tariff Moves Shake Trade
…demand is picking up on other Asia routes. That’s starting to cause price differences between specific port pairs, which could impact how and where ag products are moved in the…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…increased volatility, particularly for lower-quality land and in regions producing the commodities currently at weaker prices. U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures…
Latest Crops and Commodities in Drought
Not much change was recorded in the U.S. Drought Monitor from the previous month, however, notable month-over-month differences appeared by region. Shrinking drought coverage for corn and soybean growing areas…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…touched on the loss of 2614 gigatons of soil moisture between 2020 and 2016, affecting global temperatures and sea levels, and the potential impact on agriculture in various regions. In…