…shipbuilding. The discussion on Ag Net News with Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” focused on recent trade developments, including the US Trade Representative’s proposal to change port…
USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board Sees Tariff Hits to US Meat Exports
…purchases of soybeans, as it did during its trade war with the US during President Trump’s first term. That trade war ended with Trump’s Phase I deal, but China fell…
Trump Administration Challenging California Governor’s Lawsuit Against Tariff Regime
…International Trade in New York. Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta are suing to block Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada, citing…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…the potential effects of China’s export restrictions on global fertilizer prices. The segment emphasized the need for fair trade practices and the strategic importance of maintaining strong international relationships. The…
Ocean Freight Rates Tick Up as Tariff Moves Shake Trade
…week, as ongoing tariff changes out of Washington continue to impact global trade flows, according to Freightos. Freightos is an online platform that allows businesses to compare, book, and manage…
Impact of Tariffs Between the U.S. and China Ag Markets
…prices have been depressed by other factors, with downward revisions in the hogs and pigs report due to trade effects. The discussion underscores the complexities of global trade policies on…
Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico Agreement Terminated
…Mexican tomato imports. The Commerce Department maintains anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders to safeguard American businesses from unfairly priced imports, providing a mechanism for relief from such trade practices. Fresh…
California Treasurer: Tariffs Hurt Farmers and Raise Food Costs
…global trade relationships, saying California, as the largest agricultural state, needs stable markets. “Air, water, and food are essentials,” she said. “And these tariffs are threatening one of them.” Listen…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…in a trade leadership could be a turning point when it comes to negotiating tariffs between the U.S. and China. Nick then had an interview with Kings River Packing regarding…
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…
CoBank: Trump’s Tariffs, Inflation, Trade Policy Compounding Economic Anxiety
…of whether the declining expectations will translate into slower spending and tightening profit margins will likely come into view by late June. Uncertainty over trade and biofuel policy pulled corn,…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
…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…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-15-25
…the discrepancy between wholesale and retail prices. Additionally, the hosts discussed trade tensions with China, noting the equal 125% tariffs and the potential for negotiations. They praised Brooke Rollins and…
Pistachio Processors are Nearly Sold Out
…strong demand for U.S. pistachios, driven by the American Pistachio Association‘s health promotion efforts. However, Zion warned growers to be cautious about tariffs and potential trade wars, as the Trump…