…of Higher Consumer Prices Critics, including U.S. companies that operate tomato farms in Mexico, warn that the tariff will increase costs for American consumers. Tim Richards, a professor at Arizona…
Mid-July Update: Hay and Alfalfa Market Prices
…Price Range: $250 – $265 per ton delivered Blender-Type Hay: Clean, soft 53 TDN hay suitable for blending Price Range: $205 – $215 per ton Dry Cow Alfalfa: Lower-end hay…
Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss
…loss and weakness. Researchers found that consuming just 1.5 cups of grapes per day significantly improved muscle strength and boosted levels of irisin, a hormone known for supporting energy metabolism…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…to agriculture, land use, and rural representation. Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price” “Everyone has just had enough,” Bianco said. “California is in crisis, and…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
…foreign competitors face far fewer restrictions. “It makes it really tough to be competitive,” he warned, especially as other countries adopt U.S. techniques without the regulatory price tag. Labor Reform…
California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure
…exporters face in international markets. California Walnuts Battle Global Price Pressure “India currently imposes a 100% tariff on all California walnuts,” Jameson explained. “That doubles the cost of entry, making…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…indexes ticking upward. This contributed to a 1.7% overall rise in agricultural prices, reflecting complex shifts across key sectors. Ag Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs Crop…
Imperial Valley Sugar Plant Closure Raises Crop Market Concerns
…“and then you’re talking about a huge support industry—harvest, planting, chemical and fertilizer companies. We had 28,000 acres of sugar beets this year.” The loss of a key processing facility…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-03-25
…industry. After years of logistical challenges and price pressure, this year’s weather and market alignment may finally deliver the quality and yield farmers need. He also highlights improved marketing efforts…
California Cherry Crop Plummets by 50%, Prices Spike
…was challenging for multiple reasons.” Short Window, High Prices—Then Competition California cherries typically have a short marketing window—mid-April to mid-May. Prices surged early in the season due to limited supply….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…of crops and hundreds of jobs in Imperial County. Leimgruber outlines how losing such crop diversity could weaken the region’s ag economy and make farmers more vulnerable to price volatility….
Jeff Bitter on Challenges and Cycles in the Grape Industry
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Organic Citrus Sales Surge in 2024, Topping $300 Million
…Price Premiums Rebound for Organic Citrus A standout trend in 2024 was the resurgence of price premiums for organic citrus. The report highlights a 69.5% price premium over conventional citrus,…
Grape growers, take note! What pest can turn your vineyard into a nightmare overnight?
…its unique dual-action formula. Find out how Senstar knocks out vine mealybugs—and why timing and coverage are critical to managing this tough pest. Don’t miss this gritty, ground-level insight into…