Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” California farmland value is not good. Nick Foglio from Foglio Commodities says farm ground is depreciating because 90% of the commodities you farm…
Hay/Alfalfa Market Report
photo by Nick Foglio Nick Foglio from Foglio Commodities talking about the early markets in alfalfa. Over the last couple weeks getting the feed market starting to find itself here…
Producer Commodity Prices Update for March
USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices report reflects changes in prices received from the previous month for commodities in general, and in both crop and livestock sectors. Rod Bain has the details….
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
Multi colored baby potatoes. Specialty Crops Market News disseminates detailed information on marketing conditions for hundreds of agricultural commodities at major domestic and international wholesale markets, production areas, and ports…
Gains in Domestic Avocado Production
Avocados. Los Angeles produce market. Specialty Crops Market News disseminates detailed information on marketing conditions for hundreds of agricultural commodities at major domestic and international wholesale markets, production areas, and…
Impact of Tariffs Between the U.S. and China Ag Markets
…that the U.S. tariffs on China and China’s retaliation are assumed to persist throughout the current and next marketing years, affecting major commodities like cotton and pork. Despite this, hog…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
…are facing due to President Trump’s shifting tariff policies and global market instability. Ma emphasized California’s major role in agriculture, noting the state grows over 400 commodities and exports more…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…state of the agriculture market, focusing on central California’s ideal weather and the upcoming planting season. Nick Foglio from Foglio Commodities provided insights on the hay and alfalfa market, noting…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…increased volatility, particularly for lower-quality land and in regions producing the commodities currently at weaker prices. U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures…
Latest Crops and Commodities in Drought
…Latest Crops and Commodities in Drought Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…(ECAP), which provides financial relief to farmers affected by economic uncertainty and natural disasters. ECAP offers flat payment rates per acre for eligible commodities, with initial payments factored by 85%…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-26-25
…with Nick Folio from Folio Commodities. In the Central Valley, Supreme hay costs $280-$295 per ton, premium hay $255-$275, good hay $235, and dry cow hay $210-$220. Rain expected from…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…programs non-essential, noting they were post-COVID initiatives. The hosts debated the administration’s focus on cutting government spending and potential corruption. They also highlighted the introduction of a new commodities program…
U.S. Trade Deficit Discussed at AFBF FUSION Conference
…deficit of $49 billion, a figure that has been growing annually and is expected to rise by nearly 40% next year. The U.S. exports bulk commodities, while imports include high-value…