The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Council says recent U.S. trade actions have destabilized the North American manufacturing sector, threatening a long-standing economic partnership between Canada and the United States. In…
Chairman Thompson Pushes for Stronger Work Link to SNAP Benefits
Courtesy of USDA House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson chaired a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee this week focused on connecting more Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…to support farmers and criticized other countries’ tariffs. They also discussed the Food Security and Farm Protection Act, which aims to combat California’s Proposition 12, a law setting minimum space…
Trends in U.S. Processed Fruit and Vegetable Oil Exports
Shutterstock image USDA economist Bart Kenner discussed the trends in U.S. processed fruit and vegetable oil exports. Fresh fruit exports declined by 1% year-over-year, while prepared and preserved fruits increased…
California Avocado Industry Expecting a Bumper Harvest
…in California, surpassed only by blackberries and strawberries. California Avocado Industry Expecting a Bumper Harvest Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Ag Export and Import Categories of Note
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image What categories of ag exports and imports reflect notable changes in the latest USDA Ag Trade Forecasts? Rod Bain tells us. Ag Export and Import Categories…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values
Agricultural Land By Liz Gray/via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values Farmland values have always been part of American…
Almond Board of California Organized a Bloom Tour
The Almond Board of California organized a bloom tour for influencers and dietitians to foster a better understanding of almond production. Director of Global Communications, Natalie Henderson, highlighted that the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…due to effective groundwater management. The hosts emphasized the need for farmers to fight for better policies and support. In the weekly, Almond Board of California segment. The Almond Board…
Wine Retailers Say New Tariffs Could Hurt U.S. Industry
The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) is warning that new tariffs on imported wines could lead to serious problems for the American wine industry. The group says the added…
NCGA Launching a New Consider Corn Challenge
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching the fifth Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable…
Senators Move to Rein in Trump’s Tariff Powers
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has introduced the bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025, aiming to reestablish congressional oversight of President Trump’s use of tariff powers. The bill would limit the…
APHIS-DHS Expanding Risk-Based Sampling Program at Ports of Entry
Fresh romaine lettuce on display at local grocery store. Credit: The Toidi / Shutterstock.com The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland…
Ag Trade Update for First Five Months of Fiscal Year
What are the latest numbers regarding U.S. agricultural exports, imports, and trade balance after the first five months of 2024-25? Rod Bain tells us. Ag Trade Update for First Five…