Moroccan Delegation Engages with California Almond Industry In late June, the Almond Board of California (ABC) hosted a high-level agricultural delegation from Morocco as part of a visit sponsored by …
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
U.S. and EU Finalize Major Agricultural Trade Agreement The United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU), two of the world’s largest agricultural trade partners, have reached a new trade …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
Strong Trade Winds and Almond Optimism: A Global Outlook from the Central Valley This Tuesday on the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill bring some serious summer …
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
Industry Leaders Urge U.S., Mexico, and Canada to Act A coalition of North American produce organizations is calling on the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada to resolve …
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
Former Congressman John Duarte Warns of Rising Food Imports As concerns about domestic food security grow, John Duarte—former California Congressman and owner of Duarte Nursery—has raised alarm over a troubling …
Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban
Historic Breakthrough for American Beef Producers For the first time in two decades, American cattle producers will now be able to export fresh and frozen beef to Australia. The National …
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
Major Federal Investment Targets San Diego’s Marine Freight Infrastructure The Port of San Diego has been awarded a $5.55 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. …
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
John Duarte, President of Duarte Nursery and former U.S. Congressman, joined The Ag Meter with Nick Papagni for a wide-ranging interview on the urgent issues affecting California agriculture—water, immigration reform, …
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
California’s Tomato Powerhouse Balances Efficiency and Sustainability Los Gatos Tomato Products has been a quiet leader in California’s tomato processing industry for over 30 years. Owned by four multi-generational farming …
Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors
U.S. Trade Policy Shift Raises Concerns for Tomato Processors The U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent decision to withdraw from the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico is sending ripples through …
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
Historic Trade Agreement Reduces Tariffs and Unlocks Market Access The United States and Japan have reached a significant new trade agreement, described by President Donald Trump as “the largest trade …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
California Tomatoes Take Center Stage in Today’s AgNet News Hour It’s peak tomato season in California, and today’s AgNet News Hour dives deep into the heart of the state’s processing …
U.S. Spirits Sales Plunge Amid Canada Trade Dispute
U.S.-Canada Trade Dispute Takes a Toll on Spirits Industry A new economic analysis by Spirits Canada has revealed dramatic sales declines in both imported and domestic spirits following a retaliatory …
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
Tariff on Mexican Tomatoes Raises Alarms Across Agriculture Sector The recent termination of the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) has triggered a 17.09% anti-dumping tariff on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico. …