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…
USDA Launches Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for fiscal year 2026 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)…
Ag Groups Call for Trade Fix After Tariff Announcement
DepositPhotos image Several major U.S. farm groups are urging the White House to resolve new trade tensions quickly, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s Ag Net News Hour, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter,” discuss the impact of recent trade announcements…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
…are negotiating tariff reductions. Japan and South Korea are preparing offers to the U.S. India, with its protectionist trade policies, is open to negotiations. The European Union is divided on…
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
…contrast, the cattle industry is seeing strong returns, with cow-calf producers benefiting from record prices. The report also notes unusually high uncertainty around domestic farm programs and trade policy. Egg…
China Announces 34% Retaliatory Tariff on U.S. Goods
…Finance Ministry criticized the now 54% average tariff rate on Chinese goods entering the U.S., calling it a violation of international trade rules that harms Chinese interests and threatens global…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…the Midwest and South, including tornadoes and flooding, and its impact on agriculture. The USDA announced new agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025, including the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign…
Bill Introduced to Limit Presidential Authority to Impose Tariffs
USA and China trade war caused by the US tariffs on agriculture goods, steel and aluminum. DepositPhotos image A bill has been introduced to limit the president’s authority to impose…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
…and South, including tornadoes and flooding, and its potential effects on agriculture. The USDA announced new agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025, including the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market…
Farmer Sentiment Declines Amid Policy and Trade Uncertainty
DepositPhotos image Farmer sentiment weakened in March as growing concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy dampened outlooks. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 12 points to 140,…
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
…the American Seed Trade Association: American Seed Trade Association President & CEO Andy LaVigne issued the following statement on the news of additional tariffs imposed between the United States and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…points to 140, with 43% of farmers citing trade policy as their top concern, surpassing interest rates. The farm capital investment index dropped to 54, while farmland value expectations remained…