…higher prices. The Trump administration’s USDA reorganization plan is expected in mid-May. Finally, the hosts promoted the Citrus Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida, scheduled for August 20-21, aimed at…
Hemp Acreage Expands as Industry Gains Momentum
Hemp plants (industrial hemp) by Plismo, via Wikimedia Commons U.S. industrial hemp production surged in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a 40% increase over the previous year,…
2025 West California Almond Crop Expected to Grow Slightly
Wind rowing almonds at an orchard in California. Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, via Wikimedia Commons The 2025 almond crop in West California is expected to grow…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…need for further research and public input on these issues. The Ag Net News Hour hosts discussed the upcoming California Citrus and Specialty Crop Conference in Tampa, Florida, on August…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-25-25
…across various agricultural sectors, including specialty crops, dairy, forestry and nurseries. They also discussed California’s third-largest avocado crop in a decade, with a 44% increase from the previous year. The…
American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Insurance, Conservation Techniques Revive Great Plains Agriculture
…American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Insurance, Conservation Techniques Revive Great Plains Agriculture Early settlers discovered that the Great Plains were not all that great. They found…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-24-25
…aid for those affected by severe weather. The Citrus Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida, on August 20-21, will bring together citrus growers from California, Florida, and Georgia to discuss…
U.S. Hemp Acreage Surges, Production Value Hits $445 Million
Aerial view of labyrinth in a hemp field By Sillerkiil / via Wikimedia Commons U.S. industrial hemp production rose sharply in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a…
Gains in Domestic Avocado Production
Avocados. Los Angeles produce market. Specialty Crops Market News disseminates detailed information on marketing conditions for hundreds of agricultural commodities at major domestic and international wholesale markets, production areas, and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…the hosts discussed the Trump administration’s proposal to redefine harm in the Endangered Species Act, potentially affecting wildlife protections. Lastly, Papagni promoted an upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in…
Bayer May Halt Glyphosate Production Without Legal Shield
…Journal, Bayer currently supplies about 40% of the global glyphosate market. The herbicide is a critical tool for farmers, used to control weeds that threaten crop yields. But over the…
Winter Wheat Crop Progress Perspective
Winter Wheat with an Explanation Tony Atkin / Wikimedia image Winter wheat crop heading progress and condition were focal points of USDA’s latest look at the national crop. Rod Bain…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…Shasta and Pyrenees, which have improved crop management but can be demanding on rootstocks. The conversation underscores the need for resilient almond varieties as pesticide resistance and regulatory changes may…
Proposed Bill Would Require Congressional Approval Before New Agricultural Tariffs
…losses due to retaliatory tariffs after the 2018 trade actions. California alone lost an estimated $683 million in crop revenue. Nationwide, American farmers lost more than $27 billion in export…