…down from 152 in February. The Index of Future Expectations fell 15 points to 144, while the Current Conditions Index slipped five points to 132. Lower crop prices since mid-February,…
US Orange Crop Expected to Decline for Upcoming Season
…shifting tastes, health concerns, and rising prices. Meanwhile, Brazil, the world’s largest citrus producer, is also affected by reduced fruit production due to dry weather. US Orange Crop Expected to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 Opens Extension Offices
…History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 Opens Extension Offices Early settlers relied on friends and close neighbors for information on practices that would improve their production….
Study Finds Pierce’s Disease Prevention Saves California Growers Millions
…an additional $56 million in costs due to lost production and vine replacement. Industry leaders emphasize the importance of continued investment in PD and GWSS management. Randy Heinzen, chair of…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…innovations in the world. Plant breeders rely on trade to expedite crop improvement, test-drive new crop varieties in specific environments, and conduct critical functions to increase volumes of seed in…
Surplus Broiler Eggs Offer a Potential Solution to Rising Table Egg Prices
…annually. While total U.S. table egg production exceeded 93 billion eggs in 2024, this surplus would add approximately 33.6 million eggs per month—about 0.4% of the monthly total. While a…
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
…4-20, 2024, resulted in 90.5% of producers supporting the continuation, representing 93.3% of the state’s almond production volume. The marketing order, administered by the Almond Board of California, operates under…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
…could power batteries for 382 million electric vehicles. The lithium is extracted using geothermal production wells. The conversation also touched on the outdated 2018 Farm Bill and the impact of…
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs
…crop year. These USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs provide crucial income support to eligible farmers facing significant drops in crop prices or revenue. “ARC and PLC offer excellent risk…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…to manage funding. The program aims to support crop growers facing low prices, high input costs, and natural disasters. Additionally, the American Relief Act includes up to $20 billion for…
USDA Decides to Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments
…providers and small businesses to refocus their projects on expanding domestic energy production while removing diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) requirements and climate-related mandates from prior proposals. Participants will be required…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
…industry forward, particularly in specialty crops, small livestock operations, and greenhouse production. Women’s Growing Role in Farming Nationwide According to the USDA, 1.2 million women are actively involved in farming…
US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth
…highlights a disconnect between growing consumer demand and production challenges in the United States. US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…