…change due to weaker personal consumption, higher imports, and uncertainty around changes in global trade. FCS says the U.S. farm sector entered the uncertain trade environment and spring planting season…
Pistachio Processors are Nearly Sold Out
…administration has imposed broad tariffs on international imports. Most US pistachios are grown in California, particularly in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Pistachio Processors are Nearly Sold Out Sponsored Content…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…imports. The US exports were valued at $176 billion last year, supporting over 1 million jobs. The trade deficit has increased to nearly $50 billion from $0 in four years….
Ag Export and Import Categories of Note
Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image What categories of ag exports and imports reflect notable changes in the latest USDA Ag Trade Forecasts? Rod Bain tells us. Ag Export and Import Categories…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…of tariffs on US trade relations, highlighting that 70 countries are negotiating with the US to increase imports, aiming to reduce the trade deficit. The US and China have both…
Senators Move to Rein in Trump’s Tariff Powers
…the legislation follows the Senate’s recent approval of Klobuchar’s bipartisan resolution, alongside Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA), to repeal tariffs on Canadian imports. Supporters of the bill…
Ag Trade Update for First Five Months of Fiscal Year
What are the latest numbers regarding U.S. agricultural exports, imports, and trade balance after the first five months of 2024-25? Rod Bain tells us. Ag Trade Update for First Five…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
…negotiating to increase US imports, including ethanol and soybeans. The US collected $77 billion in tariffs in 2023, a mere 1.5% of federal revenue, compared to $2.6 trillion from individual…
China Announces 34% Retaliatory Tariff on U.S. Goods
China’s Finance Ministry has announced a new 34% tariff on all U.S. imports, effective April 10. The move is a direct response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump,…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…imports for crucial supplies like fertilizer and specialized tools. Tariffs will drive up the cost of critical supplies, and retaliatory tariffs will make American-grown products more expensive globally. The combination…
US Organic Market Experiencing Significant Growth
…imports in 2024. However, despite this demand, domestic organic acreage has declined over the past two decades, with a 10.9% decrease from 2019 to 2021. California, a major producer, saw…
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
…these fees will drive up costs for agricultural imports like seed and fertilizer while also making it more expensive to export crops. The American Soybean Association estimates that a $1…
North American Citrus is in Peak Season
North American citrus is in peak season, with imports from Mexico and Colombia. Orange prices are below average due to high availability, and the end of the domestic season will…
EU Postpones Retaliatory Tariffs Amid Ongoing Negotiations
…these tariffs were a response to the U.S.’s 25% duties on steel and aluminum imports. An EU spokesperson emphasized that this postponement allows for continued discussions without diminishing the EU’s…