DepositPhotos image This year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum provided the opportunity to discuss the lates sales figures for organic farm and food products and cover trends in such. Rod Bain…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expanded
Citrus Greening quarantine has been expanded in Orange County. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…vaccinations on organic dairy and poultry and the importance of transparency in food production. The segment concluded with a call for reducing regulations to allow common sense in farming practices….
National Farmers Union Launches Farmers Capital Fund
…aligns with NFU’s broader mission to build a fair and resilient food system that benefits both producers and rural communities. The fund will target a range of agricultural sectors, including…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…gas prices. Additionally, the show highlighted an upcoming Citrus Expo in Tampa, Florida, and the expansion of the citrus greening quarantine area in Orange County. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Dairy Farmers Benefiting from Lower Feed Grain Costs
…which have not been favorable for the past six months. This has led to strong margins for dairy farmers as milk prices have remained robust, continuing the positive trend from…
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
…China has escalated its trade retaliation, this time targeting Canada. In response to U.S. tariff hikes, Beijing imposed tariffs on more than $2.6 billion worth of Canadian agricultural and food…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
DepositPhotos image More than 300 agricultural, food, and environmental organizations have urged federal leaders to rely on sound science when evaluating products essential to farming and food production. The coalition…
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening…
Consumers Concerned About Tariffs and Rising Food Prices
…China have heightened worries about rising prices. According to the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey, most consumers—regardless of political affiliation—expect tariffs to drive up food costs. Among Democratic respondents,…
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
…modern history, driven in large part by increased consumer demand for specialty crops. In addition to rising food imports, the fresh food supply chain is being threatened by more extreme…
CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork has awarded $750,000 in grants to seven projects to boost the purchase of fresh fruits,…
Bacon Sales Rise Over the Past Year
DepositPhotos image Bacon sales have seen steady growth over the past 12 months, driven primarily by rising retail prices. According to Circana, the bacon category experienced a 2% increase in…
Canada Investigating Potential Dumping of U.S. Renewable Diesel Imports
DepositPhotos image The Canadian government is investigating potential dumping of U.S. renewable diesel imports, which could undercut Canadian prices, following a complaint from Canada’s only renewable diesel producer, Tidewater Renewables…