…of the California citrus industry, noting a decline in lemon and clementine markets due to smaller fruit sizes attributed to weather conditions. The segment then shifted to the formation of…
CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases
…vegetables, and nuts by nutrition benefit clients at farmers markets in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Marin, Butte, and Humboldt counties. CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…and the challenges of aging infrastructure were highlighted. The segment concluded with a discussion on the future direction of the Export Assistance Program. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-10-25
…and what they’re doing as far as tariffs. What the larger picture looks like in getting more markets and getting more fair and open trade, and thought that this could…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…competitive markets and reducing uncertainty. “I believe we must build a more resilient food system, one that is more diverse than the one we have today, with additional local and…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…to limit impacts to export trade markets from potential vaccination. Additionally, USDA will work alongside the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ensure the public health and safety…
USDA to Lead March Trade Mission to Guatemala
…billion. That same year, U.S. agricultural exports to Honduras reached $1.4 billion, while exports to El Salvador totaled $832 million. Guatemala and its neighboring countries benefit from the Central America-Dominican…
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
…farmers who saw it as a crucial step toward expanding domestic biofuel markets. Cooper described it as a “near-miss that really stung” but emphasized that the setback has only strengthened…
Ranking Members of Agriculture Committees Demand Answers on Food Aid Disruptions
…American-grown food aid. The pause raises concerns about potential impacts on American farmers and U.S. agricultural markets. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Klobuchar and Craig stated, “We…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-19-25
…due to a summer heat wave and the export market dynamics. They also delve into the ongoing challenges faced by Florida citrus growers, including hurricanes and citrus greening disease. Listen…
American Agriculture History Minute: Advancement of Soybeans
…production grew from 3% to 47%, and by 1969 had risen to 76%. By 1973, soybeans were the U.S.’ number one cash crop, and leading export commodities. Soybeans and American…
Farm Trade Group Warns Against Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
…coalition representing agriculture and food industries that rely on exports, warns that past tariffs have led to retaliatory measures that hurt the U.S. agricultural sector. “Recent history shows that indiscriminate…
American Agriculture History Minute: Wheat Production Grows with the Railroad
…Grows with the Railroad Wheat production grew as new railroads connected farms and markets. In between 1875 and 1890, bonanza farms, as they were called, were created especially in the…
China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute
…economic pressures. Industry analysts suggest that if the dispute continues, American machinery makers may need to explore alternative markets or adjust production strategies to remain competitive. China Retaliates with Tariffs…