…to national issues after comments by former President Donald Trump about importing Argentine beef rattled cattle markets. “We completely support President Trump and all he’s done for ranchers,” Kester said….
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…prices just as producers begin recovering from pandemic-era losses. Lane emphasized that while the Trump administration’s beef stabilization plan offers promise—focusing on herd rebuilding, processing expansion, and grazing access—import balance…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…to voters. “All the Yes commercials are about bashing Donald Trump,” Nick said. “He has nothing to do with this.” Elaine agreed: “Of course not. They keep saying they did…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…to pay for it. A Seat at the White House Kester recalls one of his most memorable experiences as NCBA president: standing behind President Donald Trump in the East Room…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
…will be done,” he said grimly. Kester also spoke about his time at the White House, standing with President Trump and working on trade agreements, including opening markets for U.S….
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…On the federal level, Kreps has seen more optimism. After trips to Washington, D.C. earlier this year, he noted that the federal government—under President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…and Federal Rollbacks At the federal level, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has taken steps to ease trucking regulations. Under the Trump administration, $54 billion was already cut from the DEF…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…direction. He pointed to the 16.5% shift toward former President Trump in the last election—the largest swing in the nation—as evidence of growing dissatisfaction. “My opponent has been in office…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…realities. Trade Deals and Tariffs Nick and Josh opened the show with news that the Japan trade deal with the United States was coming together after President Trump issued an…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…Ahead Boyer added that fear extends even to legal workers, underscoring the need for reform. Papagni lamented that many politicians delay action, waiting to see what the Trump administration does…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…funding from FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers ended without sustainable follow-up from the Newsom administration, leaving clean-up incomplete and property owners in limbo. She believes the Trump administration’s…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…new trade agreement that reshapes the transatlantic flow of agricultural goods. Announced by the Trump administration, the deal includes a key tariff shift: a 15% tariff will be imposed on…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
States Challenge Federal Push for SNAP Recipient Data California, along with 18 other Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), alongside more than a dozen allied groups, issued a joint letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and Canadian Prime Minister…