California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Agricultural Export Council and Fresno Center for International Trade Development, is hosting over 15 international buyers from Southeast…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…the American Farm Bureau. Since two-thirds of U.S. agricultural exports are shipped overseas, higher transportation expenses could make it more difficult for farmers to compete in global markets. The proposed…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…to maintaining a strong national economy.” The report also highlights that U.S. food and agriculture exports contribute nearly $183 billion annually, reinforcing the industry’s global importance. As economic challenges continue,…
USDA Grants CWB Funds Through the 2025 Market Access Program
…regional agriculture promotion program to enhance market opportunities for California walnuts in international markets. USDA Grants CWB Funds Through the 2025 Market Access Program Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Mushroom Council Elected New Officers
…markets through research, marketing, and promotions and manages an annual budget. Mushroom Council Elected New Officers Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act
By C.Lotongkum / Shutterstock The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action have launched a $100,000 ad campaign to oppose the reintroduction of the Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…US export deficit, noting a projected $49 billion deficit in 2025, with soybean and corn exports showing stagnation. She also discussed the potential of biofuels, particularly ethanol, which saw a…
Dairy Farmers Benefiting from Lower Feed Grain Costs
…the previous year. However, potential economic slowdowns or disruptions in export markets could alter this favorable outlook. Dairy Farmers Benefiting from Lower Feed Grain Costs Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
DepositPhotos image China has hit back this week at Trump’s new tariffs with duties of its own, targeted at sensitive U.S. farm goods. The U.S.’s third-biggest Ag export market, China…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…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…