U.S. Imposes 17% Duty After Talks Break Down The U.S. government has officially implemented a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico after negotiations to prevent the tariff…
R-CALF Urges Action on Screwworm Near Border
…West reports that R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard has voiced strong opposition to any plans to reopen the U.S.–Mexico border unless Mexico demonstrates the disease has been eradicated. Letter Sent…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…that effectively shield them from being altered during international trade negotiations, including those under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “These guardrails,” Borror noted, “are a troubling signal to many in…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…Tanimura & Antle’s collaboration spans California, Mexico, and Yuma, bringing extensive resources and experience to the startups incubated through The Reservoir. A new startup has already joined the program, signaling…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
…in Mexico. “It’s shocking—they’re literally trucking stolen tractors across the border.” The Freight and Fuel Burden From $8 diesel to overregulated electric tractors, Hilton blasted Sacramento’s policies as anti-business and…
Border Closure Halts Livestock Trade Amid Screw Worm Threat
…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…