Winter Wheat with an Explanation Tony Atkin / Wikimedia image Winter wheat crop heading progress and condition were focal points of USDA’s latest look at the national crop. Rod Bain…
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
…Shasta and Pyrenees, which have improved crop management but can be demanding on rootstocks. The conversation underscores the need for resilient almond varieties as pesticide resistance and regulatory changes may…
Proposed Bill Would Require Congressional Approval Before New Agricultural Tariffs
…losses due to retaliatory tariffs after the 2018 trade actions. California alone lost an estimated $683 million in crop revenue. Nationwide, American farmers lost more than $27 billion in export…
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…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…beef prices strong due to a shortage of replacement heifers. The citrus industry was also mentioned, with a Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo planned for August in Tampa, Florida. The…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…with strong balance sheets and favorable liquidity. Farm income in early 2025 is supported by payments to crop producers authorized under the American Relief Act, which signed by President Biden…
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…