…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…
CoBank: Trump’s Tariffs, Inflation, Trade Policy Compounding Economic Anxiety
…the blender’s tax credit, pushing prices above petroleum. Record high prices for beef cattle remain across the sector despite continuing herd liquidation. The U.S. pork sector is positioned for moderate…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…minimal export activity due to tariffs, particularly from China. He highlighted the stagnant feed market, with dry cow alfalfa prices firming up slightly. The beef industry supports tariffs, with domestic…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…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,…