…United States imports are from Mexico. We import avocados to Mexico year-round, but volumes decrease seasonally during the summer, which is when California avocado shipments tend to peak.” The higher…
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Screwworm Control
Screwworm Larvae The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement to manage the spread of the New World screwworm, a dangerous livestock pest that threatens both animal health and…
Sewage Problem Issue in Mexico
…California talking about the huge sewage problem in Tijuana Mexico. Millions of gallons of raw sewage are pouring into the United States from Tijuana — and Mexico turns a blind…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…between the U.S. and Mexico, including a water pact violation leading to crop and livestock losses in southern Texas and Mexico’s refusal to allow U.S. aircraft to release sterile insects…
Rollins Urges Mexico to Lift Restrictions to Combat the New World Screwworm
Screwworm Larvae Courtesy of USDA/APHIS Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has urged Mexico to lift restrictions on U.S. aircraft and waive duties on eradication equipment to combat the New World…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…and Lee Zeldin to address this problem. The Ag Net News Hour hosts then discussed Mexico’s dumping of raw sewage and toxic chemicals into the Pacific Ocean, affecting Navy SEALs,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-25-25
…Haas variety will dominate, making up 95% of the crop. The last segment also touched on the economic impact of avocado imports, particularly from Mexico, and the health benefits of…
Rollins: Trump Pressed Trudeau on Dairy Trade, Calls Issue a Priority
…U.S. exports exceed predetermined tariff rate quotas, which the dairy exports don’t come close to meeting.” Rollins: Trump Pressed Trudeau on Dairy Trade, Calls Issue a Priority Although the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
Trump Administration Challenging California Governor’s Lawsuit Against Tariff Regime
…International Trade in New York. Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta are suing to block Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada, citing…
April Updates in Cattle on Feed Findings
Cattle feedlot south of Portales, New Mexico Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons image What did USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report reveal regarding year-over year cattle inventories, placements, and marketings?…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…some of the things he learned while attending the citrus tour he attended. The conversation shifted to the US-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, highlighting the 20.91% duty on imported tomatoes and…
Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico Agreement Terminated
…from Mexico, citing insufficient protection for American growers from inexpensive imports. The decision follows numerous complaints from domestic producers. Effective July 14, a 21% anti-dumping duty will be imposed on…
April Updates in Cattle on Feed Findings
…analyst Anthony Fischer talks about fed cattle placements and impacts of now resolved ban of fed cattle from Mexico due to New World Screwworm concerns. April Updates in Cattle on…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…industry was also discussed. The Ag Net News Hour discussed California’s lawsuit against President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada. Governor Gavin Newsom…