…billion in January 2025 due to high demand and feedback from producers. The program is aimed at helping growers offset the unique costs tied to marketing specialty crops like fruits,…
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
…to supply fresh potatoes through mid-July. The Pacific Northwest had a favorable growing season with mild winter and timely rains, though it slowed early progress. Demand is strong, particularly for…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…Lorrie covered the citrus and cherry markets, noting a strong demand for navels and lemons, with prices expected to rise. Rain in California could impact cherry yields, potentially leading to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Exports Boom Early Agriculture
…by the international demand for wheat. A massive population explosion in Europe drove wheat prices up. By 1770, a bushel of wheat cost twice as much as it did in…
Global Cotton Forecast Hits Seven-Year High
…With production outpacing mill demand, global ending stocks are set to grow nearly 7%, reaching 78.9 million bales—the second-highest level since 2015-2016. World cotton imports are forecast at 42.4 million…
NCBA Supports Trump Administration’s Tariff Strategy
…the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. They recognize a strong global demand for U.S. beef, especially for cuts less popular among Americans, and are working to establish a framework that…
Ocean Freight Rates Tick Up as Tariff Moves Shake Trade
…demand is picking up on other Asia routes. That’s starting to cause price differences between specific port pairs, which could impact how and where ag products are moved in the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…tariffs, particularly in Canada, but sees opportunities in domestic product demand. The lemon market is expected to improve, with increased demand in summer. The tour hosted just over 20 visitors….
USDA’s April Supply and Demand Estimates for Rice
The USDA’s April Supply and Demand Estimates for rice, as reviewed by World Agriculture Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jack, showed adjustments in the US rice balance sheet. Domestic use is…
Quarterly Stocks and U.S. Commodity Balance Sheets
How did USDA’s recent Quarterly Grains and Rice Stocks forecast impact this month’s supply and demand estimates? Rod Bain tells us. Quarterly Stocks and U.S. Commodity Balance Sheets Sponsored Content…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…per hundredweight, with summer contracts approaching $18. The conversation emphasized the need to balance supply and demand, particularly with tariffs from Mexico and Canada affecting exports. Wisconsin’s cheese production is…
Pistachio Processors are Nearly Sold Out
…strong demand for U.S. pistachios, driven by the American Pistachio Association‘s health promotion efforts. However, Zion warned growers to be cautious about tariffs and potential trade wars, as the Trump…
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…
NCGA Launching a New Consider Corn Challenge
…market demand. The Corn Growers Association says biobased products are a win-win for everyone. “NCGA is investing in these biobased solutions and positioning corn as the feedstock of choice,” says…