…Court of International Trade that Trump lacks such authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The ruling requires the removal of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, but…
Significant Agricultural Shift by Increasingly Growing Agave
…regions in Mexico. As farmers pivot towards more sustainable crops, the agricultural landscape in California is evolving, showcasing innovation in response to climate challenges. The introduction of agave farming highlights…
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…Screw Worm, a flesh-eating maggot affecting cattle, bison, and horses near the U.S.-Mexico border. The U.S. has closed its border to these imports, funded a $21 million project in Mexico…
Crucial Agreement Between U.S. and Mexico Halted
In 2024, President Joe Biden halted a crucial agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that allowed American inspectors to examine avocado products in Mexico, citing serious concerns about threats from…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…pests like weevils from entering the U.S. from Mexico, due to safety concerns posed by cartels. The Biden administration previously withdrew inspectors for similar reasons. The segment also highlights the…
Avocado Commission Advocating for Restoration of Inspection Protocols
Adriana Ornelas Bernal, via Wikimedia Commons In 2024, President Joe Biden halted a crucial agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that allowed American inspectors to examine avocado products in Mexico,…
Dangers of the Screwworm to Cattle Operations
…a little fly parasite. The female fly lay eggs in an open wound. A wound being a newborn calf. The animals are being eaten alive. Mexico is not doing a…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
…due to limited imports from Mexico, which traditionally supplements U.S. supplies. While Mexico’s contribution to green bell pepper exports has slowed, California’s domestic production continues to fulfill demand, supporting stable…
California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports
…to the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement, which his administration negotiated back in 2020. The reason I sighed relief there was because Canada is our number one export market, followed by Mexico.”…
Positive Tariff Update for California
…news for California farmers on avocados, almonds, pistachios. Avocados from Mexico, which supply 91% of the US consumed are exempt from Mexican avocados from tariffs under the USMCA. The volume…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-20-25
…U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and new developments with the UK. Despite recent tensions, there’s a sense of cautious optimism among growers. The highlight of the show is a captivating interview with Stephen…
Handling the Tariff Combination in Mexico and U.S.
DepositPhotos image Talking with Maddie Glosemeyer, from Deacero USA/Mid Continent, which is a huge company in Mexico in the metal, steel and agriculture manufacture industry, along with being a manufacture…
Sewage Dump from Mexico Continues into San Diego County
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” District 5 San Diego County supervisor Jim Desmond is at it again with this sewage issue in Tijuana Mexico heading to San Diego….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…and Lorrie highlighted the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, with Chairman Powell monitoring unemployment and inflation. They noted ongoing trade negotiations with the UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan,…