…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…
NASDA Policy Priorities Set for 2025
…ago. There’s huge potential now with gene editing.” McKinney also pointed to uncertainty around federal-state partnerships, especially when it comes to food safety programs. “We’re not panicking,” he said, “but…
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…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
…uncertainty. California Governor Gavin Newsom has appealed to the USDA to reverse the termination of $47 million in funding for California’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which supports farmers and…
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: Early Settlers Settle Appalachian Mountains
…land to clear. It was not an easy road. Early settlers actually used a lot of that land for hunting and gathering food for their family and livestock before thinking…
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…
Study Finds Pierce’s Disease Prevention Saves California Growers Millions
…million per year. The study highlights the financial benefits of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pierce’s Disease Control Program. If the GWSS spread unchecked, the study estimates…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…encourage the Trump Administration to quickly come to a resolution with our trading partners that benefits both our national security and our food security. The news of additional tariffs, as…
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…
Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Commodity Safety Net Programs
…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…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration have released an update on a regulatory alignment study…