Category Archives: Agriculture News

  Record volumes of avocados moved through U.S. markets ahead of Cinco de Mayo this year, driven by strong supplies from Mexico and California and aggressive retail promotions tied to the holiday...

  The U.S. Department of Justice is intensifying its investigation into possible antitrust violations in the beef packing industry, prompting renewed calls from ranching groups for greater compet...

  The U.S. Department of Justice and six states have reached a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit against data company Agri Stats. It's a move federal officials say could help lower meat price...

  Fertilizer prices have climbed sharply following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran, raising concerns about higher production costs for U.S. farmers in the years ahead. Analysts say nitrog...

  Organic dairy farmers are taking legal action against the federal government, arguing that current milk pricing rules unfairly disadvantage their operations. National Beef Wire reports members ...

  Farmer sentiment weakened in April as the Ag Economy Barometer declined to 121, down from 127 in March, reflecting growing concern across U.S. agriculture. The survey, conducted by Purdue Unive...

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for an agribusiness trade mission to Melbourne, Australia, aimed at expanding export opportunities for American farmers and ranc...