…introducing farm families to vital crops like sweet potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, peanuts, and tobacco. These native plants quickly became staples across various regions of the growing nation. Meanwhile, European immigrants…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…areas.” 2. Peak Harvest Season and Labor Disruptions Cunha described the current agricultural boom, including stone fruit, table grapes, onions, and tomatoes. But despite a strong season, workforce disruptions—particularly Border…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
…this program up a long time ago with the promise of surface water delivery.” Kreps, who advises growers of pistachios, grapes, tomatoes, almonds, and cotton, says the public rarely hears…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
From almond flour to agave spirits, legendary farmer Stuart Woolf shares how he’s reshaping the future of California agriculture — one drought-tolerant plant at a time. Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart…
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
…makes strategic crop planning almost impossible. Many growers are left choosing between permanent plantings like almond and pistachio trees—which require year-round water—and riskier row crops like tomatoes, all while paying…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
…21 pounds per person 🍅 Tomatoes rose 0.1%, now at 19 pounds per person 🥬 Total lettuce availability dropped to 28.6 pounds per capita 🥬 Lettuce Trends Reflect Consumer Shifts…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…avocados and tomatoes. In this segment, Nick, Lorrie and Josh talk about the California almond industry’s high quality and global demand, the challenges of freight and insurance costs, and the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…conversation also covers the upcoming 21% tariff on Mexican tomatoes, expected to benefit California and Florida growers by leveling the playing field against cheaper Mexican imports. The discussion highlights the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…the 2023, crop year based on cash receipts; number one is dairy products. Number two, grapes, followed by cattle and calves, lettuce, almonds, pistachios, strawberries, tomatoes, carrots and broilers In…
U.S. Withdraws from Long-Standing Trade Agreement-Tomato Tariffs to Skyrocket
…tariff. Currently, approximately 65% of the tomatoes consumed in the U.S. come from Mexico, including popular varieties such as cherry tomatoes and vine-ripened tomatoes. These varieties are often preferred by…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…some of the things he learned while attending the citrus tour he attended. The conversation shifted to the US-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, highlighting the 20.91% duty on imported tomatoes and…
Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico Agreement Terminated
By Meutia Chaerani / Indradi Soemardjan / via Wikimedia Commons image The US Department of Commerce plans to terminate a 2019 agreement that suspended an anti-dumping investigation on fresh tomatoes…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…effective July 14, in response to a 2023 petition from the US tomato industry. The agreement aimed to prevent Mexican tomatoes from being dumped into the US market, which undercut…
Yuba Grower Named 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year
…a field scout with Wilbur-Ellis, working with crops like sugar beets, corn, wheat, and tomatoes. Later, Dodd co-founded a spreading business that emphasized strong farmer relationships and effective problem-solving. This…