Not much change was recorded in the U.S. Drought Monitor from the previous month, however, notable month-over-month differences appeared by region. Shrinking drought coverage for corn and soybean growing areas…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…agriculture news, focusing on weather and drought concerns. California is experiencing better rainfall and snowpack levels, but faces water storage issues. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 12…
US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth
…a 4% drop in organic acreage from 2018 to 2022 due to extreme drought conditions. Meanwhile, global organic acreage has surpassed 240 million acres, with Australia leading the way. This…
Avocado Supply Affected by Regional Growing Conditions
The supply of avocados to the US is currently affected by regional growing conditions, particularly drought, leading to shortages of mid and large-sized fruits. Mexico, a major producer, has reduced…
Drought Coverage Picture for Crops and Commodities
Young corn growing in dry drought season Image by stevanovicigor/DepositPhotos Rod Bain has a look at the drought coverage picture for crops and commodities. Elevated drought coverage nationwide over the…
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
…weather and drought conditions, worsening pest and disease pressure, rising input costs and inflationary pressures, and the repercussions of labor shortages. Introduction of the Supporting Innovation and Agriculture Act Sponsored…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-10-25
…least in the Central Valley. Drought will be the number one concern for 2025 when it comes to natural disasters, which obviously is a huge spark factor for wildfires. Listen…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
…reduce production due to ongoing drought conditions. USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…U.S. For Mexico and the Southwestern U.S., producers will see drought acreage increase as it has nationwide since June. “Drought will likely increase across the Western U.S. this spring and…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…available for planting. Seeds for Bees offers tailored cover crop mixes to suit individual growers’ needs, focusing on drought resilience and maximizing bloom time for pollinators. The application process is…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…sovereignty and individual freedoms. Dr. David Magana, a Senior Analyst at Rabobank, discussed the US potato market, noting that the 2022 crop was historically low due to drought and high…
Rebuilding Cattle Inventories Remains Ongoing Question
…for some good reasons. One, certainly, take a look at the drought monitor and look at how dry it has been in parts of particularly a lot of Texas, but…
Crop / Commodity Drought Coverage to End 2024
What improvements in drought coverage for U.S. crop and commodity production areas were noted in the final U.S. Drought Monitor to cover 2024? Rod Bain reports. Crop / Commodity Drought…
December Drought Areas
…drought coverage is reported for the period ending December 31. December Drought Areas Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…