Copyright: azazel / 123RF Stock Photo Todd Burkdoll, a field market development specialist with Valent U.S.A., discusses the impact of recent and expected wet weather on Central Valley crops, particularly…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…of recent and expected wet weather on Central Valley crops, particularly almonds, cherries, plums, and nectarines. He emphasized the importance of preventative fungicide applications during petal fall to combat diseases…
American Agriculture History Minute: Longest River in the U. S.
…American agriculture history. Rising from the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Montana, the Missouri flows east and south for 2,341 miles before entering the Mississippi north of St. Louis. The river…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…schedule, ensuring farmers have the resources necessary to manage rising expenses and secure financing for next season.” Authorized by the American Relief Act, 2025, these economic relief payments are based…
U. S. Facing Billions in Agriculture Trade Deficit
The U. S. faces a projected $49 billion trade deficit in agriculture, with increased imports of avocados, coffee, and orange juice contributing. Meanwhile, American staple crops are losing global market…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…36% increase in exports in 2024. The conversation also touched on the difficulty of switching crops and the importance of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable energy in California’s agricultural market….
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…the Make America Healthy Again Commission. The groups argue that pesticides, biotech crops, and food ingredients are already subject to strict regulatory oversight. They warn that unnecessary restrictions could increase…
Drought Coverage Picture for Crops and Commodities
Young corn growing in dry drought season Image by stevanovicigor/DepositPhotos Rod Bain has a look at the drought coverage picture for crops and commodities. Elevated drought coverage nationwide over the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…changes, but payments have been delayed. The farmers face significant losses, including infrastructure damage and lost crops, and have incurred substantial litigation costs since 2014. The discussion highlighted the impact…
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…
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…
Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs
…low commodity prices and rising input costs, the chaos and uncertainty of these tariffs jeopardize their livelihoods.” They further stressed that “farm families should not be collateral damage” in the…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…food crops. Growers are encouraged to complete the survey as soon as possible—either online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The online questionnaire is designed to be user-friendly, accessible on most…