The forecast outlook for farming in 2025 and beyond is not a good one, according to one of the country’s leading ag economists. Mike Davis reports. Economist: Outlook for Ag…
American Agriculture History Minute: Earliest Recorded One-Room Schoolhouse
Eureka Schoolhouse in Springfield, Vermont Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Earliest Recorded One-Room Schoolhouse One-room schoolhouses are…
Canadian Manufacturers Say Tariffs Are Undermining North American Industry
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…
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
Hass avocado baskets for export DepositPhotos image The California avocado industry is expecting a bumper harvest of 375 million pounds this year, up from 350 million last year, due to…
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…