…prices are for avocados, particularly the larger size one, on a pound for pound basis. “On a pound for pound basis, larger avocados receive higher prices than smaller sized fruit….
Producer Commodity Prices Update for March
USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices report reflects changes in prices received from the previous month for commodities in general, and in both crop and livestock sectors. Rod Bain has the details….
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise Again in 2025
…agricultural commodity prices and high input costs. While much of the industry-wide distress predates his second stint in the White House, President Donald Trump has quickly nudged more farmers closer…
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
…cool animal feed prices. Inbound shipments, mainly from Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, are poised to climb to more than 30 million tons during the period from April to the end…
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
…yellow potatoes, with prices anticipated to be similar to last year. Florida is also starting its new crop potatoes. California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule Sponsored Content Purina Podcast: Managing…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…Lorrie covered the citrus and cherry markets, noting a strong demand for navels and lemons, with prices expected to rise. Rain in California could impact cherry yields, potentially leading to…
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
…half of America’s farm labor force. Meanwhile, with commodity prices falling and many farmers struggling to turn a profit, Trump’s tariffs are adding new pressures. Ford said she is especially…
American Agriculture History Minute: Exports Boom Early Agriculture
…by the international demand for wheat. A massive population explosion in Europe drove wheat prices up. By 1770, a bushel of wheat cost twice as much as it did in…
Farm Bankruptcies Continue to Rise in 2025
…prices and rising input costs, making it harder to stay afloat. According to Bloomberg, a mix of unpredictable tariffs, immigration policy shifts, cuts to federal programs, and frozen USDA funding…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…the potential effects of China’s export restrictions on global fertilizer prices. The segment emphasized the need for fair trade practices and the strategic importance of maintaining strong international relationships. The…
Impact of Tariffs Between the U.S. and China Ag Markets
…prices have been depressed by other factors, with downward revisions in the hogs and pigs report due to trade effects. The discussion underscores the complexities of global trade policies on…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
…tariffs, passed the cost to vendors, and vendors raised prices for consumers. “That’s how these tariffs work,” Ma said. “It is a tax on the people.” She urged for better…
Strawberry Shipments Up in Florida
…shipment season for those berries in May and June. n expects acreage in California to increase from last year. Prices are lower for both the retail and grower levels. Strawberry…
Proposed Bill Would Require Congressional Approval Before New Agricultural Tariffs
A new bill introduced by Congressman Adam Gray aims to protect U.S. farmers from economic harm caused by retaliatory tariffs. The “Stop Raising Prices on Food Act” would require the…