…potential impacts on the agricultural industry with President-elect Trump returning to office. The conversation covers anticipated trade tensions with China, Mexico, and Canada, the effects of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs,…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
…lot of commodities that need exporting. The good news is the volume of our agricultural exports hasn’t really changed a whole lot. And what has changed is the value of…
Healthy Soils Week Highlights Benefits of Regenerative Farming Practices
…Paul Lum, Senior Agricultural Specialist for AFT in California, discussed the organization’s efforts and the critical role of healthy soils in agriculture. Founded in 1980, AFT initially focused on protecting…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-03-24
…and former Trump administration official. She holds a degree in agricultural development and previously led the Office of American Innovation and the Domestic Policy Council during Trump’s first term. Lorrie…
U.S. Agricultural Imports Projected to Rise in 2025
DepositPhotos image USDA is projecting another year of rising imports of agricultural products. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Possible Retaliatory Tariffs Loom as Trade Policies Shift
…a U.S. problem. Retaliatory tariffs could have significant consequences for U.S. agriculture, a frequent target in past trade disputes. In 2018, Mexico imposed tariffs on U.S. agricultural products during USMCA…
Diverse Drivers of Farm Income
…down from their highs of 22, which is also when we saw our peak export value. So goes the price of some of our key agricultural exports, so goes our…
Trump Announces Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China
…using tariffs as a negotiation tool in achieving objectives such as deterring military aggression and promoting US exports. However, Trump’s announcement has sparked concerns among trading partners. The United States-Mexico-Canada…
Logistics in USDA Agricultural Trade Missions
DepositPhotos image Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley discusses some of the details of most USDA-led agricultural trade missions, including December’s mission to Morocco. Logistics in USDA Ag Trade Missions…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…benefits, as supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature. Conservation practices providing climate benefits are delivered through existing conservation programs. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), and…
EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San Joaquin Valley
…2023. This decision highlights collaborative progress in reducing agricultural emissions while granting more time to meet clean air goals. EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage in California Declines for Third Straight Year
…acreage comes from Land IQ, in collaboration with the Almond Board of California (ABC). Land IQ specializes in advanced agricultural analysis, utilizing remote sensing, satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, and ground…
Morocco Destination for Final USDA Ag Trade Mission of 2024
Farming in Morocco. DepositPhotos image A delegation of U.S. agribusiness, trade organization, and state ag department representatives visit Morocco next month as part of the latest USDA-led agricultural trade mission….
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…administration seeks to replicate its earlier successes. For California farmers, the stakes are high. The state’s agricultural exports have historically been critical to its economy, and the industry must navigate…