…to the brink of going under and created turbulence for producers trying to make ends meet. Unpredictable tariffs, immigration overhauls, federal program cuts, and frozen Agriculture Department funding are now…
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….
Rollins Urges Mexico to Lift Restrictions to Combat the New World Screwworm
Screwworm Larvae Courtesy of USDA/APHIS Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has urged Mexico to lift restrictions on U.S. aircraft and waive duties on eradication equipment to combat the New World…
Biofuel Trade Association Praises Decision on E15 Fuel
…income, and contribute $66.3 billion to the U.S. GDP. Biofuel Trade Association Praises Decision on E15 Fuel Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
…available within hours of collection. USDA photo by Rene Carranza, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The California colored potato crop is on schedule with acreage similar to last year, expected…
Rise in Avocado Popularity
DepositPhotos image USDA’s latest look at avocados reveals trends that point towards growing consumer interest. Rod Bain reports. Rise in Avocado Popularity Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
American Agriculture History Minute: Allis Chalmers Company Beginning
…via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Allis Chalmers Company Beginning Edward P. Allis was an entrepreneur who in 1860 bought…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour hosts, Nick Papagni, the “Ag Meter” and Lorrie Boyer discussed the Yuba River Resilience Initiative,…
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
Nick Chipchase / Sampford Farm Dairy, via Wikimedia Commons America urgently needs immigration reform to support U.S. farmers, Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford said Thursday. While farmers generally back President…
Hemp Acreage Expands as Industry Gains Momentum
Hemp plants (industrial hemp) by Plismo, via Wikimedia Commons U.S. industrial hemp production surged in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a 40% increase over the previous year,…
2025 West California Almond Crop Expected to Grow Slightly
Wind rowing almonds at an orchard in California. Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, via Wikimedia Commons The 2025 almond crop in West California is expected to grow…
U.S. Egg Production Falls in March
…U.S. Egg Production Falls in March Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact on Agricultural Industry
…could negatively affect farmers and ranchers, particularly given the current economic struggles in the U.S. ag sector. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact on Agricultural Industry 2017 Tax Cuts and…
Application Process for USDA Ag Trade Promotion Programs Underway
Interested parties seeking funding for agricultural trade promotion through one or more of USDA’s programs have until early June to apply. Rod Bain has more. Application Process for USDA Ag…