…soybean, and wheat prices down last quarter despite the weaker U.S. dollar. Trade concerns weighed heaviest on wheat as world buyers have multiple suppliers available. Crop production expenses are expected…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…beef prices strong due to a shortage of replacement heifers. The citrus industry was also mentioned, with a Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo planned for August in Tampa, Florida. The…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…with strong balance sheets and favorable liquidity. Farm income in early 2025 is supported by payments to crop producers authorized under the American Relief Act, which signed by President Biden…
USDA Launches Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs
…has opened funding opportunities for the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market Development Program (FMDP), Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASC), and Emerging Markets Program (EMP) that will help…
Ag Groups Call for Trade Fix After Tariff Announcement
…crop is exported,” said National Corn Growers Association President Ken Hartman Jr. “These new tariffs could make a bad situation worse for corn growers.” The American Soybean Association also raised…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
…upcoming citrus and specialty crop expo in Tampa, Florida, encouraging California farmers to attend and share insights. With the final segment of the Ag Net News Hour, Hosts Nick Papagni,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
…The hosts also highlighted the importance of prunes, noting that 99% come from California and contribute $160 million annually. They encouraged listeners to attend the Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo…
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
…for American farmers, shaped by falling crop prices, high production costs, and record returns in the cattle sector. For many crop producers, net returns have dropped significantly from recent highs….
Latest Crops and Commodities in Drought
…reflects extensive precipitation in those locales over the past month. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over drought coverage of specific crop and commodity areas for the period ending April First….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…Market Development Program (FMD), Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASC), and the Emerging Markets Program (EMP). These programs aim to open new markets and support exports. The conversation also…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
…Development Program (FMD), Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASK), and Emerging Markets Program (EMP). These programs aim to open new markets and promote exports. Brooke Rollins will lead trade…
Farmer Sentiment Declines Amid Policy and Trade Uncertainty
…down from 152 in February. The Index of Future Expectations fell 15 points to 144, while the Current Conditions Index slipped five points to 132. Lower crop prices since mid-February,…
US Orange Crop Expected to Decline for Upcoming Season
Shutterstock image The US orange crop is expected to decline by over 30% to 11.5 million boxes for the 2024-2025 season, reflecting challenges like trade conflicts, climate change, and citrus…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…innovations in the world. Plant breeders rely on trade to expedite crop improvement, test-drive new crop varieties in specific environments, and conduct critical functions to increase volumes of seed in…