…Brooke Rollins: “To Make America Healthy Again, We Must Make Agriculture Great Again” About the Reporter: Nick Papagni is the Ag Meter for AgNet West, covering national agricultural policy and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-26-25
…of tariffs on California table grapes, with 30% of exports potentially affected. Ian LeMay, CEO of the California Table Grape Commission, expressed optimism despite tariffs in Pacific Rim countries. The…
Concerns Voiced on Proposed Expansion of Futures Trading Hours
…futures markets to manage price risks associated with agricultural commodities. Futures trading plays a vital role in price discovery, allowing buyers and sellers to establish fair market values based on…
Fruit Storage Trends Reflect Decline
…outlook across fruit markets underscores both resilience and vulnerability in agricultural production. Apple holdings demonstrate relative strength, likely benefiting from improved storage technologies and supply chain efficiencies. Conversely, environmental unpredictability…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…Meter” sat down with Nick Foglio from Foglio Commodities. From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market “China used to take up to 300,000 tons of our…
Southern California Drought Elevates Wildfire Risks
Avocado grove Brooks Tropicals, via Wikimedia Commons In Southern California, persistent drought conditions continue to elevate wildfire risks, posing a significant challenge for agricultural communities, especially avocado growers. Wildfires last…
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Receives Recognition
…a critical issue for the agricultural workforce. As chair of the Business Roundtable’s immigration committee, she has worked to promote policies that support farmers and agricultural businesses, ensuring access to…
Tree Nut Industry Preparing for an Important Event
The tree nut industry is preparing for an important event on the agricultural calendar—the 2025 Western Tree Nut Association annual meeting. Scheduled to take place in Monterey, California, this gathering…
Almond Update: ABC Making Significant Strides in Boosting Almond Exports
DepositPhotos image Taylor Hillman with The Almond Board of California (ABC) says that they have been making significant strides in boosting U.S. almond exports to Turkey. Since 2020, U.S. almond…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…trade talks continue, and China negotiations are ongoing. Weather conditions in the US, Brazil, and China are impacting agricultural markets. The Make America Healthy Again Commission‘s potential ban on pesticides…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
…supporting U.S. farmers and ensuring agricultural stability. With policy reforms, staffing adjustments, and international trade concerns shaping the landscape, USDA continues to adapt to the evolving needs of the agricultural…
Organic vs. the Weather
Fertile agricultural field of organic crops in California Copyright: veeterzy / 123RF Stock Photo Talking with Steven Paul from Homegrown Organic Farms and asking is this the perfect weather here…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
…due to limited imports from Mexico, which traditionally supplements U.S. supplies. While Mexico’s contribution to green bell pepper exports has slowed, California’s domestic production continues to fulfill demand, supporting stable…
California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports
…averaging around 30% export. Nick asked Mr. LaMay: Will that change now since there could be a tariff issue with California table grapes? California Table Grape Commission CEO Discusses Tariffs-Exports…