…global importers to take advantage of affordable bulk commodities. According to a report from Reuters, U.S. bulk agricultural exports rose by 22% in volume compared to the previous year, marking…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-07-25
…hearing titled ‘Perspectives from the Field, Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy Part One.’ Key witnesses included American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio, Early Agriculture Capital
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio, Early Agriculture Capital Ohio was considered the early agricultural capital of the U.S. in…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…to global protein demand, Good noted that the outlook for animal proteins remains strong, although U.S. beef exports are projected to decline by 5% in 2025 due to reduced production…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has secured an additional $6 million in federal funding from the second round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Regional Agricultural Promotion Program…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-05-25
…agricultural technology. The discussion covers new developments in robotic pollinators, AI-driven hive monitoring systems, and autonomous harvesting equipment. They also explore the revolutionary technology of RanchBot for monitoring livestock water…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…efforts in shaping agricultural policy over the next year. The priorities include the farm bill, food systems, pesticide regulations, PFAS contamination, and state cooperative agreement funding. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney…
American Agriculture History Minute: Livestock Changes the Land
…did in Europe, but the acquisition came with some problems. European agricultural practices greatly affected the landscape. Colonists brought livestock over from Europe, which caused many changes in the land….
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…in the short term. Global fertilizer supplies have been under pressure for months. European production is down due to gas shortages, while China and Iran have restricted exports, further tightening…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-04-25
…Trump on Canada, Mexico (now delayed until March), and China, and their potential impact on the agricultural sector. Featuring expert analysis from Fertilizer Market expert Josh Linville of StoneX, and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Looking at New Mexico Diverse Agriculture
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. When considering top agricultural states in the country, New Mexico most likely doesn’t come to mind. But New Mexico…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-03-25
…hosts explore DeepSeek’s potential impact on agricultural markets and the pervasive concerns about data privacy and intellectual property theft. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the interconnectedness of AI, commodity markets,…
Vilsack Becomes New CEO of World Food Prize Foundation
…that former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer starting March 1, 2025. With decades of experience in agricultural policy and leadership,…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…Almond Conference. Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager, highlighted the program’s mission to enhance pollinator habitats and soil health in agricultural systems. “We give away free cover crops to growers,”…