…that agriculture is a small part of overall trade agreements. Additionally, the high cost of gas in California despite lower crude oil prices was attributed to high taxes and refinery…
U.S. Red Meat Exports Rise in March, Beef Hits Nine-Month High
Unknown photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons U.S. red meat exports showed promising growth in March, with beef, pork, and lamb all trending higher compared to the same period last…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-08-25
…slightly to 101, while the farm capital investment index rose to 114. Higher input costs remain the top concern for farmers, with 10% now worried about input availability. Tariffs are…
Almond Update: Role in Culinary World Extends Beyond ‘Snacking’
…been used as an essential ingredient in food production. He notes that returning to this ingredient-based approach will be beneficial, particularly as prices rise. “We can go back to being…
California Farmland Value Depreciating
…has zero debt and it’s hard to make a cash flow. A lot of ground was bought with adjustable interest rates, and when rates went up, the Allmond prices went…
U.S. Withdraws from Long-Standing Trade Agreement-Tomato Tariffs to Skyrocket
…consumers over traditional round tomatoes grown outdoors in Florida. Critics argue that greenhouse-grown Mexican tomatoes dominate the market because they offer higher sweetness levels, improved consistency, and greater consumer demand….
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
…gas prices. Despite the ban’s overturn, it still needs Senate and presidential approval. Electric vehicle sales in California remained stagnant at 21.4% in 2024, missing the 2026 goal. The show…
Organic Community Making Voice Heard
…outlines why a fully staffed NOP is essential: Cuts to staffing at NOP would mean higher risks of fraud, slower investigations into bad actors, slower response times across the board,…
California Orange Crop Update
…supplies, as well as limited availability for sweet and large size Valencia oranges. This is causing prices to steadily increase and show a significant upward trend. The availability of Mandarin…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-02-25
…infection. The Ag-Net News Hour hosts then discuss the current state of the citrus market, noting a limited supply of Navel oranges pushing prices up, while Valencia oranges are abundant…
Avocados Becoming Popular with Consumers
…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….
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…vegetables, herbs, and nursery plants. These costs include handling perishables, controlled transport, protective packaging, and higher labor demands. Applications for the program closed on January 10. Payments are handled through…
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise Again in 2025
by Nostalgic1, via Wikimedia Commons Family farm bankruptcies increased by 55% last year compared to 2023 and are trending even higher this year as farmers continue to grapple with depressed…