…crop year. These USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs provide crucial income support to eligible farmers facing significant drops in crop prices or revenue. “ARC and PLC offer excellent risk…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…to manage funding. The program aims to support crop growers facing low prices, high input costs, and natural disasters. Additionally, the American Relief Act includes up to $20 billion for…
Progress Report on HPAI Prevention and Mitigation Strategy
The Agriculture Secretary recently provided the first progress report associated with USDA’s five-prong strategy to combat both High Path Avian Flu outbreaks in poultry flocks and higher egg prices. Rod…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
…Boyer and Nick Papagni discussed the severe impact of record honey bee deaths on agriculture, with U.S. beekeepers reporting over 60% colony losses, costing $139 million and raising honey prices….
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
…these fees will drive up costs for agricultural imports like seed and fertilizer while also making it more expensive to export crops. The American Soybean Association estimates that a $1…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-26-25
…March 28-30 may delay production. Horse hay retail prices range from $18-$20 per bale, while dairy hay remains competitive. The milk market is soft, with interest rates high, affecting dairy…
Farmers for Free Trade Sounding Alarm over Another Trade War
…to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. That’s welcome news to American farmers challenged by low prices and…
North American Citrus is in Peak Season
North American citrus is in peak season, with imports from Mexico and Colombia. Orange prices are below average due to high availability, and the end of the domestic season will…
Tariffs on European Wine Poses Challenges
…is the influx of foreign bulk wine, which is sold at low prices under American brands, misleading consumers and undercutting domestic farmers. Tariffs on European Wine Poses Challenges for Domestic…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…project aims to address California’s 76 billion dollar deficit and improve water management. The show also highlighted the peak citrus season in North America, with high volumes but low prices….
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…difference. Beyond exports, the proposed fees could also affect essential imports, including fertilizer, machinery, and supplies for specialty crops, if shipping companies pass the costs to consumers. “Farmers support fair…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…Biotechnology Innovation Organization Consumer Brands Association Corn Refiners Association CropLife America Edible Oil Producers Association The Fertilizer Institute FMI-The Food Industry Association Global Cold Chain Alliance International Dairy Foods Association…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…Service Agency (FSA), ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices. “Producers are facing higher costs and market uncertainty, and the Trump…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…potential for increased inflation and food prices. The conversation highlights the complexities and uncertainties surrounding these trade policies. In this segment, information and discussion regarding an Ohio school districts pilot program that…