States Challenge Federal Push for SNAP Recipient Data California, along with 18 other Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), alongside more than a dozen allied groups, issued a joint letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and Canadian Prime Minister…
USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs in Major Reorganization
Trump Administration Moves Forward with USDA Restructuring DepositPhotos image In a significant shift for federal agricultural policy and administration, the Trump administration has announced a sweeping relocation of most U.S….
Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban
…that President Donald Trump has successfully opened the Australian market to American beef.” Delays Undermined Free Trade for Years Although the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed and took…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
Major Federal Investment Targets San Diego’s Marine Freight Infrastructure The Port of San Diego has been awarded a $5.55 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration….
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…in alignment with a future Trump administration, the state could see significant progress on water, immigration, and economic development. Looking Ahead: Can California Return to Common Sense? When asked whether…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
Historic Trade Agreement Reduces Tariffs and Unlocks Market Access The United States and Japan have reached a significant new trade agreement, described by President Donald Trump as “the largest trade…
U.S. Spirits Sales Plunge Amid Canada Trade Dispute
…Trump’s tariff policy, resulted in economic ripple effects far beyond the intended target. Retailers, domestic producers, and importers across Canada all experienced sharp declines in sales. What began as a…
Court Limits ICE Actions in Southern California
…requirements aim to uphold detainees’ constitutional rights during immigration proceedings. Trump Administration Responds In response, the Trump administration filed a motion to suspend the TRO, claiming ICE enforcement practices are…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
…While the Trump administration hails the move as a major win for domestic agriculture, labeling it a “game changer for American farmers,” many in the produce industry are raising red…
Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce
Republicans Call for Legal Workforce Solutions Amid Border Progress A group of Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House is calling on the Trump administration and the broader GOP to shift…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on Brazilian Beef Brazilian meat exporters are reassessing their shipment plans to the United States after President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian…
USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
…To ensure food safety throughout the entire supply chain, USDA will continue working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…top export markets, LeMay acknowledged uncertainty around potential tariff changes as the August 1 federal deadline for trade negotiations approaches. “We continue to monitor the administration’s actions. Our hope is…