…than $20 billion in produce annually. She said California farmers are already struggling with drought, natural disasters, and high labor costs—and tariffs are only making things worse. Ma pointed to…
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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Auctions
…but on a bitter, cold February morning in 2025, temperatures outside in central Iowa nearly zero, a group so large it was standing room only. Why? They were watching an…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…Net News Hour focused on Brooke Rollins’ speech on trade, highlighting the high tariffs on US products, such as a 700% tariff on rice. They reviewed the Trump administration’s efforts…
Trends in U.S. Processed Fruit and Vegetable Oil Exports
…in value, with a significant decrease in unit values due to high demand for biofuel production. Trends in U.S. Processed Fruit and Vegetable Oil Exports Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and high water prices, which should be $15,000-$20,000 per acre but are $32,000-$42,000, are significant factors. The highest agricultural land values remain in Kern County…
CBC: Court Grants Motion in Lawsuit
…they will continue to offer what they call high-performing, flavorful strawberry varieties to growers and consumers alike. I’m Lori Boyer reporting for AgNet West. CBC: Court Grants Motion in Lawsuit…
Ag Groups Call for Trade Fix After Tariff Announcement
…high tariffs on American beef, while giving easier access to competitors like Australia. Lane said the NCBA will continue working with the administration to improve trade conditions for U.S. cattle…
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
…for American farmers, shaped by falling crop prices, high production costs, and record returns in the cattle sector. For many crop producers, net returns have dropped significantly from recent highs….
American Agriculture History Minute: Fertilizer Invented
…agriculture, things like the steam engine, threshing machine, the cotton gin, and moldboard plow come to mind. But high on that list, and one that many times slips by our…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…touched on the loss of 2614 gigatons of soil moisture between 2020 and 2016, affecting global temperatures and sea levels, and the potential impact on agriculture in various regions. In…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…with large trade surpluses with the U.S. will face additional “reciprocal higher tariffs,” which vary by country and will take effect April 9. The agriculture industry quickly voiced concern. Sen….
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 Tuesday, 04-01-25
…to manage funding. The program aims to support crop growers facing low prices, high input costs, and natural disasters. Additionally, the American Relief Act includes up to $20 billion for…