…concern. The discussion covers California’s decision to terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico, drawing both praise and criticism from stakeholders. Josh McGill notes that while some, like Florida growers,…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…monetary compensation, the organization aims to expose what it calls deceptive marketing and push for more transparent and environmentally responsible labeling. California Growers Sound the Alarm California avocado producers, who…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…failed. The decision escalates an ongoing trade conflict and could have wide-reaching effects on both growers and consumers. New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports Supporters Aim to Revive Domestic Industry…
IFPA Strengthens Voice with UNEP Recognition
IFPA Builds Global Influence with UN Accreditation The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has achieved a major step forward in its global advocacy efforts by receiving accreditation status with the…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…efforts span across key agricultural regions, including Yuma, Arizona and California’s Salinas Valley. One notable partner is Tanimura & Antle, one of the most respected vegetable and leafy greens growers…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…and wide-ranging program that covered urgent issues impacting California agriculture. The show kicked off with a look at the extreme summer heat and the high-quality produce it’s bringing in —…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
Steve Hilton Vows Agency Reform to Support California Agriculture In an exclusive interview with The Ag Meter, Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, shared his vision for reforming…
Mid-July Update: Hay and Alfalfa Market Prices
…hay. Looking Ahead: More Feeder Hay by Late Summer Growers are gearing up for another round of production. With two irrigations ahead, many are aiming for higher yields, expecting to…
Western Farmers Push for Bold Water Infrastructure
…grower in California’s Imperial Valley, to explore water issues facing desert agriculture and broader questions about the future of water infrastructure in the West. Leimgruber: Let’s Stop Choosing Limits and…
Bianco: Every California Community Is Unique
Candidate for Governor Outlines Localized Vision for California Leadership Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County, a candidate for governor of California, shared his vision for how government should operate if…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
Adaptive IPM Grant Targets California’s Invasive Pest Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management for Invasive Agricultural Pest…
Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss
A new study from the University of California, Davis, published in the journal Food and Function, has revealed promising results in the fight against sarcopenia—a condition marked by age-related muscle…
APHIS Expands Citrus Greening Quarantine in California
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced an immediate expansion of citrus greening (Huanglongbing/HLB) quarantines in California. This action, taken in coordination with the California Department…
Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode”
…asked if California is in crisis mode. Sheriff Chad Bianco: “California Agriculture Is in Crisis Mode” A State in Crisis Bianco believes California has reached a breaking point, especially for…