…Perspective on Immigration Reform As a nursery owner and employer of hundreds, Duarte understands firsthand the need for a legal, reliable agricultural workforce. He supports immigration reform that provides clear…
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…guest worker programs, protections for DACA recipients, and a serious commitment to border security. His plan balances practicality with compassion, aiming to stabilize the agricultural workforce while respecting human dignity…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…Factors include: High input costs and drought-shortened crops (2021–2022) Record tomato prices in 2023 GLP-1 weight loss drugs affecting national food consumption trends Still, Los Gatos remains strong thanks to…
Farm Bankruptcy on the Rise Amid Economic Strain
…agricultural industry experienced before the COVID-19 pandemic. Ryan Loy, an extension economist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, reports that 259 Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings occurred between…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
…this modernized approach, reinforcing its role as a frontline defender against agricultural pests. Conclusion With the reemergence of screwworm posing a serious threat to livestock industries and ecosystems, Texas is…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
…USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, the United States ranked as Japan’s fifth-largest fruit supplier in 2022, holding a 5% share of the market. That momentum carried into 2023, when the U.S….
Early Turnpikes Paved the Way for American Agriculture
…turnpike roads. While we often think of tractors, irrigation systems, and railroads when discussing agricultural development, the role of rural roads was equally foundational. How Early Turnpikes Paved the Way…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
USDA Forecast Projects Stronger Almond Harvest The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its 2025 California Almond Objective Measurement Report, estimating this year’s almond crop…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…latest Consumer Price Index data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national average price for ground beef surpassed $6 per pound — the highest ever recorded since data…
U.S. Spirits Sales Plunge Amid Canada Trade Dispute
…support a spirits industry that has long been economically beneficial for both nations. Conclusion The trade dispute underscores the interconnectedness of global agricultural and beverage markets. With millions in lost…
Court Limits ICE Actions in Southern California
…lawful and necessary. A full hearing will be scheduled in the coming weeks to determine whether the TRO will be extended or lifted. Implications for Agricultural Employers Employers across the…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
…food crisis. Let’s fix this before the damage becomes permanent,” said Skip Hewlett, Chief Legal Officer at Nature Sweet. Looking Ahead As the effects of the tariff unfold, the agricultural…
Rubber Tires Revolutionized American Tractors
…step forward. In 1932, Firestone outfitted an Allis-Chalmers Model U tractor with large, low-pressure rubber tires. The result? A smoother ride, greater efficiency, and a breakthrough in agricultural machinery. Farmers…
New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers
…Wisconsin-Madison Division, outlines how this change benefits agricultural producers, particularly those planning to sell farmland. New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers New Capital Gains Flexibility Under Code…