…a new generation. Competing in a Global Market The interview also highlighted how imports from Italy, Chile, and Mexico are undercutting California growers. John noted it can even be cheaper…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…insights into agronomic durability and flavor preferences. Sonja emphasized, “Whether it’s red or yellow flesh watermelon, or varieties suited to international markets like Australia, Mexico, and Europe, we’re continually adapting…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…agreements with countries like Canada and Mexico could improve conditions. “I think we have more buying power and more control than the world may recognize,” he said. Innovation on the…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
…Valley. While most sourcing comes from Central California growers, they also work with partners in Mexico, Chile, and Arizona to ensure year-round supply. Their offerings range from tree fruit and…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…with 60% of those imports originating from Mexico, Canada, and the EU. On the export side, U.S. agricultural shipments to the EU totaled $12.85 billion. Almonds and Tree Nuts Expected…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
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…
Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors
U.S. Trade Policy Shift Raises Concerns for Tomato Processors The U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent decision to withdraw from the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico is sending ripples through…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
…old production plant in Mexico. Once operational, the facility will contribute an additional 50 to 100 million sterile flies weekly—only about 20% of the total needed. Miller highlighted the urgent…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
…plateau of strong harvests. This has resulted in a shift in timing and location: while Central Mexico and Baja California continue their spring harvests, new crop production is now ramping…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…to an already stressed supply chain, the U.S. government suspended live cattle imports from Mexico in May due to the discovery of the New World screwworm. This temporary ban on…
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….
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…and Global Partnerships While much of Homegrown’s business is domestic, the company works closely with growers in Mexico, Chile, Peru, and the South Pacific. Paul addressed the challenges and opportunities…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…LeMay noted. The cooler conditions are contributing to better fruit set and ripening, giving growers optimism for higher yields and quality. Navigating Trade and Tariffs While Canada and Mexico remain…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
…with Mexico, a move stirring mixed reactions across the industry. While Florida growers applaud the decision, many in Texas and California—like tomato processor Stuart Wolf of Wolf Farms—are calling for…