Nicole Bratt from Seattle, WA, USA / Wikimedia Commons image The Colombian blueberry industry is experiencing rapid expansion, with 650 hectares currently under cultivation and projections to reach between 3,000…
Trump Administration Challenging California Governor’s Lawsuit Against Tariff Regime
DepositPhotos image The Trump administration is challenging California Governor Gavin Newsom’s lawsuit against the US tariff regime, aiming to move it from San Francisco Federal Court to the Court of…
April Updates in Cattle on Feed Findings
Cattle feedlot south of Portales, New Mexico Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons image What did USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report reveal regarding year-over year cattle inventories, placements, and marketings?…
Organic berries Lead in Sales for the Third Consecutive Year
Strawberry Fields In Carlsbad, CA By Rob Bertholf / Wikimedia Commons image Organic berries, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, have led in sales for the third consecutive year, reaching…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Attempt Restriction of Westward Expansion
A portion of eastern North America; the 1763 “proclamation line” is the border between the red and the pink areas By Cg-realms; adapted from a scan from the National Atlas…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…composition. Almonds are rich in unsaturated fats, protein, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin E. The conversation also touched on the versatility of almonds, including almond milk and flavored almonds. Additionally,…
White House Budget Proposal Targets Local FSA, NRCS Offices for Closure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency service center in Highmore, South Dakota. By Tony Webster / via Wikimedia Commons image The Trump administration is proposing steep cuts to…
Ocean Freight Rates Tick Up as Tariff Moves Shake Trade
Cosco Seattle p3, leaving Port of Rotterdam, Holland By AlfvanBeem / via Wikimedia Commons image Shipping rates for ocean containers from Asia to North America saw a small increase last…
Impact of Tariffs Between the U.S. and China Ag Markets
The White House, Public domain / Wikimedia Commons image Chief Economist Seth Meyers discusses the impact of tariffs between the U.S. and China on grain and livestock markets. He explains…
Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico Agreement Terminated
By Meutia Chaerani / Indradi Soemardjan / via Wikimedia Commons image The US Department of Commerce plans to terminate a 2019 agreement that suspended an anti-dumping investigation on fresh tomatoes…
April Updates in Cattle on Feed Findings
By GCP Grey / Wikimedia Commons image What did USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report reveal regarding year-over year cattle inventories, placements, and marketings? Rod Bain tells us. USDA livestock…
American Agriculture History Minute-Northwest Territory Established
How the United States Came into Possession of the Northwest Territory F. Rentschler of the Works Progress Administration/Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma spoke out Wednesday during a national press call hosted by a group of state treasurers. The group raised concerns about the economic harm U.S. farmers…
Bayer May Halt Glyphosate Production Without Legal Shield
DepositPhotos image Bayer says it may stop producing glyphosate—the world’s most widely used weedkiller—unless it receives court protection from lawsuits alleging the chemical causes cancer. According to the Wall Street…