…the discovery of the New World screw worm in Mexico. The pest, located just 375 miles from the U.S. border, poses a grave threat to American cattle, bison, and horses….
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
…shut down border ports due to renewed screw worm threats just 370 miles south of the U.S. in Mexico. The pair discuss the rapid response from USDA, why trust and…
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
U.S. Agricultural Exports to Mexico Hit $30.2 Billion in 2024 According to the latest USDA report, Mexico was the number one destination for U.S. agricultural exports in 2024, receiving $30.2…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…Agriculture (USDA). U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour The delegation included Kelsey Olson of Kansas and Jason New of New Mexico, who contributed diverse regional insights as part…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…update featuring leaders from the Almond Board of California and delegates from Kansas and New Mexico who recently joined a NASDA trade mission focused on Morocco—a fast-growing export market for…
Avocado Markets Shift Amid Rising U.S. Shipments and Holiday Demand
…Mexico remained the top supplier, followed by Peru, California, and Colombia. Prices have held steady for now, but rising inventories are beginning to create pressure as the market braces for…
California Table Grape Harvest Kicks Off with Strong Yields
…worked in our favor.” Market Outlook Positive Amid Reduced Mexican Supply Adding to the optimism, grape supplies from Mexico are down this year, creating increased market demand for California-grown grapes….
Blueberries Booming: Daniel Jackson on California’s Berry Surge
…in January on California’s coastal ranch, Family Tree Farms manages a near year-round blueberry harvest across California, Mexico, Peru, and now Florida. The reach is extensive—but the reason is simple:…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
…by suspending live animal imports from Mexico, where the parasite has recently been detected. The screwworm—a flesh-eating fly larva—poses a particularly lethal threat to the cattle industry, making vigilance and…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-20-25
…Brooke Rollins leads the show. In response to growing screwworm activity near the U.S.-Mexico border, the USDA has broken ground on a new $8.5 million sterile fly production facility in…
Agricultural Trails Shaped the West
…a unique role in agricultural and settlement history. Agricultural Trails Shaped the West The Santa Fe Trail led southwest from Independence to Santa Fe, New Mexico. This route supported early…
Foreign Land Ownership Sparks Concern Among California Farmers
…sees as both an economic and national security risk. “In my farming region alone, we have a naval air base, 50 miles of international border with Mexico, and sensitive infrastructure…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…Peru, Mexico, and Florida. With each clamshell bearing the Family Tree name, the brand now enjoys consistent consumer recognition. Massive Scale, Global Footprint Today, Family Tree Farms moves between 160…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
…exports accounting for roughly 30% of production. Key markets like Canada and Mexico remain tariff-free, which LeMay says is critical for maintaining export strength. Challenges on the horizon? Labor remains…