…embraced the industry, sharing insights on everything from drought challenges to the importance of local produce. Elevating Agriculture Through Food Content Lex’s content often celebrates the fruits of California farming—literally….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
MAHA Moves to Fruits and Vegetables, Kern County’s Kirschenmen Enterprises In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill bring you the latest…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…disruptions in the importation of U.S. dry fruits, particularly walnuts and almonds. According to Lorrie Boyer, Indian importers are delaying customs clearance processes for these shipments to avoid financial losses…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…day, more than 1,500 semi-trucks loaded with fresh vegetables leave the region, feeding a national supply chain. The Yuma agriculture sector supports more than 175 different crops year-round, driving over…
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
…10. Fresh Fruit 735 823 979 33% 11. Soybean Meal 863 824 897 4% 12. Processed Vegetables 518 597 641 24% 13. Distillers Grains 726 676 636 -12% 14. Bakery…
Del Monte Foods Chapter 11 Signals Shift in Food Industry
…Food Industry Long known for its iconic green canned fruits and vegetables—a staple of American pantries for decades—Del Monte is the fourth major company in the food and beverage sector…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…vegetables, and melons. These categories faced headwinds due to higher supply levels, reduced domestic demand, or intensified competition from imports. Livestock Market Highlights Livestock commodity prices rose by 1.4%, powered…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…targets producers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and other high-value specialty crops who are navigating increased costs and market uncertainty. USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers Specialty crop…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out Farming in Holtville near El Centro, Leimgruber specializes in alfalfa and a rotation of vegetables. Despite extreme heat and minimal rainfall—only about two…
Joel Allen Targets Late-Season Market with High-Quality Cantaloupes
…the market we like to target.” Allen works with Westside Produce and Classic Fruits, a partnership spanning more than 30 years, praised for its marketing expertise. “We’ve had a great…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…Partnerships and Pivoting Crops Allen’s team markets cantaloupes through Westside Produce and Classic Fruits—relationships that have lasted over three decades. Wheat and grain are sold through Lockwood Seed and Grain,…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…is the nutrition of fruits and vegetables.” The message is clear: agricultural policy must realign with food production realities before the damage becomes irreversible. Sponsored Content Purina Podcast: Managing for…
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
…bloomed into a region responsible for feeding much of the nation. California’s agricultural output includes over 75% of America’s fruits, more than one-third of its vegetables, and the majority of…
Ryan Jacobsen: Defending California Agriculture
…150 miles away—and yet we produce over 75% of the nation’s fruits and a third of its vegetables,” he said. “It’s not just about economics—it’s about the food people eat…