…in December, as well as generally favorable returns for livestock producers. But, recent extended periods of lower commodity prices, particularly for cash grains and tree nuts, are evidence of increasing…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-15-25
…were COVID-era funds, not intended for long-term use. Additionally, Rollins reiterated the administration’s support for ethanol and efforts to secure the border, which has reduced egg prices by 60%. The…
Rise in California’s Avocado Volume and Market Share
DepositPhotos image AvoBook reported a rise in California’s avocado volume and market share in the U.S., accompanied by a decrease in prices, particularly for smaller sizes. The U.S. and Europe…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…of the dairy industry, highlighting a 3% decrease in California’s milk production due to HPAI pressure, contrasted with growth in the Near West states. Milk prices are hovering around $17…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…from $60,000 to $44,000 per acre due to water shortages. High costs of inputs like fuel and labor, coupled with poor commodity prices and environmental regulations, are straining farmers. The…
Wine Retailers Say New Tariffs Could Hurt U.S. Industry
…costs may result in higher wine prices for U.S. consumers and lower sales across the market. In a recent statement, NAWR said the tariffs could hurt not only wine importers…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
…by the Trump administration on the agriculture sector. Central California’s weather is ideal for farming, and markets have improved, with oil prices and interest rates declining. Japan and Indonesia are…
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
…Input costs remain elevated, while commodity prices have retreated from their peaks. Corn prices, which averaged $6.54 per bushel in 2022–2023, are projected to fall to $4.23 for the 2025…
American Agriculture History Minute: Fertilizer Invented
…memories, fertilizer. The actual history of fertilizer likely goes back further than all those mentioned. It took farmers hundreds of years to put two and two together and realize that…
Farmer Sentiment Declines Amid Policy and Trade Uncertainty
…down from 152 in February. The Index of Future Expectations fell 15 points to 144, while the Current Conditions Index slipped five points to 132. Lower crop prices since mid-February,…
US Orange Crop Expected to Decline for Upcoming Season
…greening. Despite this, citrus prices in grocery stores are decreasing due to changes in consumer behavior and market dynamics. Research shows a 50% drop in consumption since 2000 due to…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…imports for crucial supplies like fertilizer and specialized tools. Tariffs will drive up the cost of critical supplies, and retaliatory tariffs will make American-grown products more expensive globally. The combination…
Surplus Broiler Eggs Offer a Potential Solution to Rising Table Egg Prices
…been lost due to High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This has tightened egg supply and driven prices higher. To help offset shortages, some have proposed redirecting surplus broiler hatchery eggs…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
…fluctuating commodity prices on farmers. Doug Yoder, a crop insurance agency manager, highlighted the increased interest in eco-enhanced coverage options and the American Relief Act’s economic assistance program, which offers…