…land struggles to keep pace. The reasons? Rising costs of seed, feed, fertilizer, energy, and water. Stagnant or volatile crop prices. Taxes and tightening regulations. A lack of new markets…
Concerns Voiced on Proposed Expansion of Futures Trading Hours
…between cash markets—where physical commodities are bought and sold—and futures markets. Maintaining alignment between these two systems is critical for effective hedging strategies and price stability. A misalignment could disrupt…
Fruit Storage Trends Reflect Decline
…outlook across fruit markets underscores both resilience and vulnerability in agricultural production. Apple holdings demonstrate relative strength, likely benefiting from improved storage technologies and supply chain efficiencies. Conversely, environmental unpredictability…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
California’s hay and alfalfa markets are facing one of their most challenging seasons in recent memory, and a major reason is hiding in plain sight: tariffs. Nick Papagni, “the Ag…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…prices. And, the reality is, that our farmers need new entrepreneurial opportunity. They need new markets. They need new places they can sell their crops and products in order to…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
…strong proponent of advancing trade efforts that strengthen U.S. agriculture on the international stage. She has championed agreements that open new markets and create opportunities for American farmers, positioning the…
Almond Update: ABC Making Significant Strides in Boosting Almond Exports
DepositPhotos image Taylor Hillman with The Almond Board of California (ABC) says that they have been making significant strides in boosting U.S. almond exports to Turkey. Since 2020, U.S. almond…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…trade talks continue, and China negotiations are ongoing. Weather conditions in the US, Brazil, and China are impacting agricultural markets. The Make America Healthy Again Commission‘s potential ban on pesticides…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
…a trade ban from China and restrictions from other major poultry consumers. The outbreak has raised concerns about potential disruptions in global poultry markets, as Brazil is a leading chicken…
California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports
…“You touched on 30% of exports. Our export markets are high value export markets to us, really strategic for us. Our hope is that we retain that 30%, maybe grow…
Positive Tariff Update for California
…that means a higher percentage going domestic for California Cherries. The UK is looking to be a big market with over $5 billion in new US agriculture, export opportunities, including…
Almond Board of California Releases April Position Report
The Almond Board of California has released its April Position Report, providing updated insights into the almond market’s supply and demand. Before the report’s release, an expanded survey estimated average…
Salinas, California Broccoli Supply Remains Strong
Broccoli farm and big export trucks on background. Image by deyangeorgiev2/DepositPhotos image The broccoli supply from Salinas, California, remains strong, with growers reporting favorable weather conditions contributing to steady production….
Cattle Market Currently Navigating Uncharted Territory
…available supply. Despite these tight numbers, robust export demand and the absence of significant price resistance from U.S. consumers at grocery stores have supported the elevated pricing. Looking ahead, producers…