…type. Larew echoed Duvall’s concerns, sharing the story of a farmer who expanded operations by renting additional land and purchasing new equipment, only to face financial hardship when prices dropped….
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
…prices from the time of the December to the January survey. For example, Eastern Corn Belt prices for near-term delivery of corn and soybeans rose 9% and 5%, respectively, from…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
Large international transportation vessel in the port, loading grain for export. DepositPhotos image The United States saw a significant increase in agricultural export volumes in 2024, as lower prices encouraged…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
In a recent interview, Dylan Rogers, a sales account manager for AgroLiquid in California, shared insights on fertilizer budgeting and long-term crop management. As fertilizer costs continue to rise, he…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…Beef prices continued their upward trend in 2024, averaging $8.01/lb., the second-highest demand level in history. While demand may ease slightly in 2025, retail prices are still expected to rise…
Bird Flu Drives Egg Prices Up, No Relief in Sight
Bandon, Oregon, January 8, 2025. Skyrocketing egg prices because of bird flu. Egg price increase, Willamette Farms in Oregon. DepositPhotos image The cost of eggs in the United States has…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…season nearing, fertilizer prices are volatile, and waiting too long could result in higher costs. Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-04-25
…Trump on Canada, Mexico (now delayed until March), and China, and their potential impact on the agricultural sector. Featuring expert analysis from Fertilizer Market expert Josh Linville of StoneX, and…
Grocery Prices in 2025
DepositPhotos image USDA economist Megan Schweitzer forecasts that grocery prices in the U.S. will grow by 1.3% in 2025, slightly higher than the 1.2% increase in 2024. This growth rate…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-30-25
…mutations on poultry and egg prices. The discussion includes insights from veterinary experts on the virus’s mutation patterns, the economic impact on the poultry industry, and how biosecurity measures play…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…input costs, leading to high prices. Production rebounded in 2023, causing prices to drop, and remained similar in 2024. Mexico surpassed Canada as the largest export market for US fresh…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…emphasized the project’s importance for global food security, given the volatility in potash prices and the geopolitical risks associated with current suppliers. In this week’s Almond Update Michelle Penny, the food…
Almond Update: Orchard Challenges Highlight Need for Balance in Supply and Demand
…warned that an oversupply could be just as problematic. A bumper crop may seem ideal, but if supply outpaces demand, prices drop, and growers struggle to remain profitable. Maintaining a…