California Sen. Adam Schiff recently visited Canada to discuss trade tensions and their effects on agricultural products, including wine, dairy and beef. The visit focused on tariffs, consumer boycotts and …
Beef Imports Fall Short of Expectations, With Little Impact on Grocery Prices
The Trump administration’s plan to increase tariff-free beef imports has not significantly changed U.S. grocery store prices, according to beef industry consultant Dr. Nevil Speer. Initial data indicate that import …
Fall Berry Supplies Expected to Increase as Demand Grows
Berry supplies are expected to shift as the fall season gets underway, with Mexican raspberries and blackberries projected to increase over the coming months. The additional volume could create more …
Jamie Johansson Outlines Priorities for California Agriculture
Former California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson joins Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter” to discuss water, farm regulations, energy costs, labor challenges and the future of rural California. From water …
California Trucking Costs Mount as Fuel, Insurance and Regulations Squeeze Agriculture
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Mark Woods, owner of Wildwood Trucking in Kingsburg, California, and energy expert Ellington Smith returned for Part 2 of their conversation about …
California Trucking Industry Confronts Rising Fuel Costs
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Mark Woods, owner of Wildwood Trucking in Kingsburg, California, joined the show to discuss rising diesel costs and why a new …
California Walnuts Face Global Challenges and New Opportunities
Mike Jameson Discusses Walnut Markets, AI, Water and California Agriculture California’s walnut industry is entering a new season with promising quality but significant challenges in global markets, retail competition and …
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates Central Valley Agriculture
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Vicki Goudreau of the Whole Vine Festival joined the show to preview this year’s event at Fresno State and explain why …
Dave Puglia: Water and Automation Could Shape California Agriculture’s Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dave Puglia, president and CEO of Western Growers, joined us for Part 2 of a wide-ranging conversation about the future of California …
Dave Puglia Breaks Down California Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges
California agriculture is facing a growing list of challenges, from rising labor costs and water restrictions to regulations, trade pressures and competition from imported produce. On the latest AgNet News …
Wheat Demand Transformed Mid-Atlantic Agriculture
International Demand Helps Shape Colonial Farming Before 1720, agriculture in the mid-Atlantic colonies was largely based on small-scale farming operations. Many colonists relied on farming not only to feed their …
U.S.-China Trade Talks Could Address Meat Export Barriers
U.S.-China trade talks could provide a path toward resolving technical barriers affecting American meat exports, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. Recent discussions between the …
California Walnut Industry Faces Smaller Crop and Global Market Challenges
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Michael Jameson, director of sales at Morada Nut Company, joined the show to discuss California’s walnut crop, export markets and the …
Record Diesel Prices Put Export Restrictions in Focus
Record diesel prices are putting pressure on U.S. farmers and truckers while prompting White House consideration of limits on diesel exports. The debate centers on whether keeping more diesel in …