…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…
Bayer May Halt Glyphosate Production Without Legal Shield
…CEO Bill Anderson told the Journal. “We’re not talking years but months instead.” The USDA notes that over 90% of soybeans, corn, and cotton planted in the U.S. are genetically…
Strawberry Shipments Up in Florida
…produces strawberries during the winter and spring, and typically accounts for about 10% of production with the remaining 90% of strawberries produced in the US comes from California, with peak…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mid-1800s Rapid Agriculture Growth
…the population. In fact, most towns were shipping points for the export of agricultural products. Most farms were geared toward production for the family, but the rapid growth in population…
Naval Orange Worm Impact on Almonds
…overall production quality. The industry is now evaluating different almond selections for resistance to the worm, particularly those with fully sealed or hard shells. There is debate within the industry…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…impact future production. California. In the latest episode of the Almond Journey podcast, Chuck Fleck of Sierra Gold Nurseries discusses the challenges and advancements in almond breeding. He explains the…
CoBank: Trump’s Tariffs, Inflation, Trade Policy Compounding Economic Anxiety
…soybean, and wheat prices down last quarter despite the weaker U.S. dollar. Trade concerns weighed heaviest on wheat as world buyers have multiple suppliers available. Crop production expenses are expected…
BLM May Face More Lawsuits
…oil and gas production on federal lands has been “weak.” Jeremy Nichols, a senior advocate for the Center, says the Interior Department’s decision to walk back the environmental impact statement…
Orange Production Expected to Rise
…35% from last year. California’s production is up 2.2% to 47 million boxes. Texas’ production is down 2% to 808,000 boxes. Despite regional variations, overall US orange production is expected…
NPPC Supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act
DepositPhotos image The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act introduced in the Senate, which aims to prevent a confusing array of state-specific farm…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…of the dairy industry, highlighting a 3% decrease in California’s milk production due to HPAI pressure, contrasted with growth in the Near West states. Milk prices are hovering around $17…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…local agriculture, the upcoming citrus event in Florida, and the seasonal shifts in agricultural production, emphasizing the need to promote local growers and the resilience of the agricultural sector. Listen…
Trends in U.S. Processed Fruit and Vegetable Oil Exports
…by 10%. Fruit juice consumption dropped by 10%, particularly orange juice due to production issues. There was a 108% increase in vegetable oil export volume, corresponding to a 50% rise…
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…