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U.S. Agriculture Imports Made Up 6% of Total U.S. Import Value in FY 2023
From fiscal years (FY) 2004 to 2023, the value of U.S. imports of agricultural products rose an average 3.7 percent annually, adjusting...

by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Trump Threatens John Deere With 200% Tariffs if it Moves Manufacturing to Mexico
“This is just the beginning,” Trump said of Deere’s plans to move production. “All of a sudden, they’re not going to be in the country...

by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 25, 20241 min read


USDA Report Shows August Milk Production in California Up 2% From Last Year
According to the August Pacific Region Milk Production Report sent out by the USDA | NASS, milk production during the month of August...

by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 23, 20241 min read


The Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act Passes in the House - Moves to the Senate
The bill passed in the Republican-controlled House with a vote of 269 to 149, mostly following party lines. 55 Democrats joined 214 Rep...

by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 18, 20242 min read


AEM Report Shows U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales Down 19% in August 2024
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's (AEM) monthly report, total sales of all U.S. tractors during August 2024 were...

by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Trump v Harris: What Their Opposing Policies Mean for the Agriculture Industry
As president, what would you do to reform and resolve the critical labor shortage that many farmers and ranchers face each year? How would..

by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 16, 20244 min read


OSHA Sets December Comment Deadline for Ag Employers Extreme Heat Prevention Plans
The proposed rule would require employers to develop a heat injury and illness prevention plan as well as provide water, rest breaks and...

by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 9, 20242 min read


2024 California Walnut Objective Measurement Report
The 2024 California walnut production is forecast at 670,000 tons, down 19% from 2023's production of 824,000 tons. The forecast is based...

by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 4, 20241 min read


September 2024 California Processing Tomato Report
contracted production for California processing tomatoes is forecast at 11.3 million tons, averaging 50.0 tons per acre. The current prod...

by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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