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…
Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban
…Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has announced the reopening of the Australian market, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. beef trade and ending a long-standing trade barrier that had restricted American…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…by sea. The M5 route aims to shift cargo from trucks to ships, easing traffic congestion and cutting emissions along the heavily traveled North-South transportation corridor from California to the…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
Senator Adam Schiff Calls for Equitable Relief for Specialty and Diversified Growers California Senator Adam Schiff is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fulfill its commitment to…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…California can return to practical governance, Duarte said he’s optimistic. “We can,” he replied. “California has got to be ripening towards new leadership and a new direction.” Duarte endorsed candidates…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
Duarte: ‘Let’s Bring Abundance Back to California’ In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, we welcomed a powerful voice in California agriculture—John Duarte of Duarte Nursery. As a nursery…
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
…seed, fertilizer, pest management tools, and diesel. These costs, combined with ongoing weather challenges, are making it increasingly difficult for growers to manage expenses and remain financially solvent. As these…
Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors
…the tomato processing sector. Although Los Gatos Tomato Products, based in Huron, California, primarily serves the domestic market, company executive Dan Green says the policy shift will have indirect but…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
…lagging overall totals due to early season challenges. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind Warm Winter Reshapes the Season’s Curve Growers are…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
…exported approximately $627.7 million worth of fruit to Japan, according to the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). In addition to fruit, the value of U.S. vegetable exports to Japan reached…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
…pounds. 2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds This positive outlook was sponsored by the Almond Board of California, which continues to work closely with growers and global…
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…
Court Limits ICE Actions in Southern California
…in Southern California The case was reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West, citing growing legal concerns over ICE practices in public areas. TRO Applies to Seven Southern California Counties…