Rising Avocado Demand Sparks Scrutiny Over Import Practices As avocado consumption continues to surge across the United States, questions about the sustainability of imported avocados are becoming increasingly urgent. A …
R-CALF Urges Action on Screwworm Near Border
Persistent Threat Prompts Industry Warning The New World Screwworm (NWS), a serious livestock pest found in Mexico, continues to threaten the U.S. cattle industry as it moves closer to the …
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
U.S. Imposes 17% Duty After Talks Break Down The U.S. government has officially implemented a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico after negotiations to prevent the tariff …
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
Canada Rescinds Digital Services Tax, but Deeper Trade Frictions Remain The Canadian Department of Finance recently announced it will rescind its proposed digital services tax, a move welcomed by U.S. …
IFPA Strengthens Voice with UNEP Recognition
IFPA Builds Global Influence with UN Accreditation The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has achieved a major step forward in its global advocacy efforts by receiving accreditation status with the …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
Hay Market Outlook, Forest Policy Shift, and Immigration Concerns Dominate AgNet News Hour In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill delivered a powerful …
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
Steve Hilton Vows Agency Reform to Support California Agriculture In an exclusive interview with The Ag Meter, Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, shared his vision for reforming …
Mid-July Update: Hay and Alfalfa Market Prices
Hay and Alfalfa Prices Holding, But Softening Slightly Nick Papagni, known as “The Ag Meter,” sat down with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities to get a current snapshot of the …
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
Urban Growth vs. Agricultural Water Use in the Desert Southwest Despite Arizona’s explosive population growth—from 1.3 million in 1957 to more than 7 million residents today—the state’s total water use …
Bianco: Every California Community Is Unique
Candidate for Governor Outlines Localized Vision for California Leadership Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County, a candidate for governor of California, shared his vision for how government should operate if …
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
Adaptive IPM Grant Targets California’s Invasive Pest Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management for Invasive Agricultural Pest …
Legacy Barns: A Testament to 19th Century Midwest Farming
By the mid-1800s, Midwest farm families were settling in and expanding. Once their land was cleared and crops established, many pioneers shifted their focus to building newer, larger homes. It …
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced an immediate expansion of citrus greening (Huanglongbing/HLB) quarantines in California. This action, taken in coordination with the California Department …
Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode”
California Gubernatorial Candidate Speaks Out on Farming, Solar, and Legislative Overreach Sheriff Chad Bianco, candidate for governor of the state of California, sat down with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, “The …