…Peru, Mexico, and Florida. With each clamshell bearing the Family Tree name, the brand now enjoys consistent consumer recognition. Massive Scale, Global Footprint Today, Family Tree Farms moves between 160…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
…exports accounting for roughly 30% of production. Key markets like Canada and Mexico remain tariff-free, which LeMay says is critical for maintaining export strength. Challenges on the horizon? Labor remains…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…of the water needed for traditional Central Valley crops. “I went to Mexico, studied their agave farming, and realized we could grow it faster here — hotter summers, drip irrigation….
May Rural Mainstreet Index: Still Below Growth Neutral
…the same 2024 period, fell from $3.4 billion in 2024 to $2.7 billion in 2025 for a decline of 19.3%. • For Q1, 2025, Mexico was the top destination for regional…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…Court of International Trade that Trump lacks such authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The ruling requires the removal of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, but…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
…regions in Mexico. As farmers pivot towards more sustainable crops, the agricultural landscape in California is evolving, showcasing innovation in response to climate challenges. The introduction of agave farming highlights…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…Screw Worm, a flesh-eating maggot affecting cattle, bison, and horses near the U.S.-Mexico border. The U.S. has closed its border to these imports, funded a $21 million project in Mexico…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
In 2024, President Joe Biden halted a crucial agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that allowed American inspectors to examine avocado products in Mexico, citing serious concerns about threats from…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…pests like weevils from entering the U.S. from Mexico, due to safety concerns posed by cartels. The Biden administration previously withdrew inspectors for similar reasons. The segment also highlights the…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
Adriana Ornelas Bernal, via Wikimedia Commons In 2024, President Joe Biden halted a crucial agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that allowed American inspectors to examine avocado products in Mexico,…
Dangers of the Screwworm to Cattle Operations
…a little fly parasite. The female fly lay eggs in an open wound. A wound being a newborn calf. The animals are being eaten alive. Mexico is not doing a…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
…due to limited imports from Mexico, which traditionally supplements U.S. supplies. While Mexico’s contribution to green bell pepper exports has slowed, California’s domestic production continues to fulfill demand, supporting stable…
California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports
…to the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement, which his administration negotiated back in 2020. The reason I sighed relief there was because Canada is our number one export market, followed by Mexico.”…
Positive Tariff Update for California
…news for California farmers on avocados, almonds, pistachios. Avocados from Mexico, which supply 91% of the US consumed are exempt from Mexican avocados from tariffs under the USMCA. The volume…