…the United States. Canada imported $3 billion from Mexico. The U.S. imported over 24 billion pounds of fresh produce from Mexico, valued at $19.6 billion. The U.S. also exported more…
Red Meat Production Slips in June as Beef Output Declines
USDA Reports Slight Drop in Monthly Red Meat Output According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), red meat production declined slightly in June 2025, falling…
Tangerines, Lemons Up; Grapefruit Down in New Forecast
USDA Forecast Reveals Shifts Across Citrus Varieties The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its outlook for the 2024–2025 citrus season, revealing a mixed picture for growers and markets….
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.…
Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture
…the practice of irrigation dates back thousands of years. Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture Ancient farmers in Asia and Africa were among the first to manipulate water for agriculture,…
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
…food than it exports, a reversal from previous decades. Lorrie Boyer has this report for AgNet West: U.S. Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit From Trade Surplus to…
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
…before the House Agriculture Committee to highlight the damaging effects of California’s Proposition 12. Speaking on behalf of the pork industry, the pair called on Congress to support committee chair…
Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban
…Win for U.S. Agriculture and Global Trade Fairness The reopening of the Australian market reflects not just a policy win, but a broader victory for U.S. agriculture. It sends a…
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….
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
Senator Adam Schiff Calls for Equitable Relief for Specialty and Diversified Growers California Senator Adam Schiff is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fulfill its commitment to…
Three Agricultural Revolutions That Transformed U.S. Farming
…precision genetics, each revolution in American agriculture pushed the industry toward greater efficiency and sustainability. These milestones not only shaped the nation’s food supply but also solidified U.S. agriculture’s place…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
John Duarte, President of Duarte Nursery and former U.S. Congressman, joined The Ag Meter with Nick Papagni for a wide-ranging interview on the urgent issues affecting California agriculture—water, immigration reform,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
Duarte: ‘Let’s Bring Abundance Back to California’ In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, we welcomed a powerful voice in California agriculture—John Duarte of Duarte Nursery. As a nursery…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…and moving north through the season. All processing is done in California—no need to worry about tariffs or international disruptions. “95% of processing tomatoes in the U.S. are grown and…