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 …
Red Meat Production Slips in June as Beef Output Declines
USDA Reports Slight Drop in Monthly Red Meat Output According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), red meat production declined slightly in June 2025, falling …
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
NPPC Testifies Against California Law’s National Impact Pat Hord, an Ohio pork producer and vice president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), along with NPPC economist Holly Cook, testified …
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 …
Farm Bankruptcy on the Rise Amid Economic Strain
Rising Financial Pressure Brings Back Pre-Pandemic Challenges Farm bankruptcy filings are on the rise across the United States in 2025, signaling a troubling return to the high financial pressures the …
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 …
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
Ground Beef Tops $6 Per Pound for First Time Since 1980s The month of June marked a significant milestone for American consumers and the beef industry alike. According to the …
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. …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
Almond Market Jitters, Fire Impacts, and Water Innovation Take Center Stage on AgNet News Hour On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive deep into some of …
New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers
A recent reconciliation bill includes a provision that could offer meaningful relief to farmers facing large capital gains taxes. Kelly T. Wilfert, Extension Farm Management Specialist at the University of …
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
The U.S. cotton industry is experiencing a notable reduction in planted acreage in 2025, with declines ranging from 25% to 30% in various regions across the Cotton Belt. Tas Smith, …
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
In a major policy announcement, USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled a new five-point food safety plan designed to enhance the safety of meat and poultry products in the …
South African Growers Urge Tariff Relief for Citrus Exports to U.S.
Tariff Increase Sparks Concerns for South African Citrus Industry South Africa’s Citrus Growers Association is sounding the alarm over newly imposed U.S. tariffs that threaten the viability of their exports …