…ports of entry. Using direct contacts with sales persons, suppliers, brokers, and buyers, Market News reporters collect, validate, analyze, and organize unbiased data on price, volume, quality and condition, making…
Proposed Bill Would Require Congressional Approval Before New Agricultural Tariffs
…U.S. agricultural exports. In 2024, those countries were Mexico, China, Canada, the EU, and Japan. The proposal follows data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showing that farmers suffered heavy…
NASS to Host Bi-Annual Data Users Meeting
The US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) will host a Bi-Annual Data User Meeting on April 29 at 12pm ET. This virtual event is free and open…
U.S. Beekeepers Report Record Colony Losses, Raising Alarm for Farmers
U.S. beekeepers lost a record 1.6 million honeybee colonies between June 2024 and March 2025, according to new data released April 3. Commercial beekeepers were hit hardest, losing 62% of…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…the application process by translating farm practices into NRCS codes. CASP also benefits growers with tools like irrigation and nitrogen calculators, and data sharing with handlers. The segment also touched…
U.S. Beef Sales to China Plummet as Export Registrations Expire
U.S. beef sales to China have sharply declined, according to government data released Thursday, after Beijing allowed export registrations for hundreds of American meat facilities to lapse. The situation is…
Genetic Resources Aid in Grape Variety Crossbreeding
Shutterstock image Plant genetic researchers, including those at USDA, are relying on genetic resources like data to help expedite the crossbreeding process to develop new grape varieties. Rod Bain has…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…on export markets, noting the Trump administration’s efforts to open new markets. They also discussed the reinstatement of USDA reports canceled due to budget cuts, which will provide crucial data…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…file for the 2024 crop year, producers must have the following forms on file with FSA: Form AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet. Form CCC-901, Member Information for Legal Entities (if applicable)….
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…sent a letter to key officials in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the need for data-driven decisions in the regulation of pesticides, biotechnology, and food ingredients. The letter was addressed to U.S….
Bacon Sales Rise Over the Past Year
…well, retailers who align with shifting consumer preferences—especially in natural and premium segments—are seeing the greatest success. The data suggests that bacon remains a staple in U.S. households despite economic…
Genetic Resources in Finding Desired Grape Traits
Researchers like those at USDA facilities are using both germplasm and data to help grape producers crossbreed potential varieties with desired traits at a faster rate. Rod Bain reports. Genetic…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…sustainable market growth in the U.S. The board provides comprehensive market data, conducts nutrition research, engages with health professionals, and fosters industry-wide collaboration. Additionally, HAB reallocates funds to California and…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…18, 2025. Conducted once every five years, this survey is the only comprehensive source of production and sales data for the U.S. floriculture, nursery, and specialty crop industries, including greenhouse-grown…