…old production plant in Mexico. Once operational, the facility will contribute an additional 50 to 100 million sterile flies weekly—only about 20% of the total needed. Miller highlighted the urgent…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
Strawberry Supply Climbs, But Season Still Trails 2024 Despite a significant increase in weekly production—one million more trays of strawberries picked last week compared to the same period last year—California…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…of Agriculture, the total number of farms in the United States fell by 7% from 2017 to 2022. The American Farm Bureau Federation attributes this trend to persistently high production…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt The U.S. cotton industry is experiencing a notable reduction in planted acreage in 2025, with declines ranging from 25% to 30% in various…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…to provide more accurate detection of harmful pathogens, helping to identify and mitigate potential food safety threats earlier in the production process. 2. Equipping Inspectors with Advanced Tools and Training…
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
…week. San Joaquin Valley Enters Full Production The focus has now shifted to the San Joaquin Valley, California’s central grape-producing region. First reports of harvest in the valley came in…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality Meeting Hosted by Key Agricultural Associations The meeting was co-hosted by the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association and the Western Agricultural Processors…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…yields across commodities. The conversation touched on everything from the challenges of fig production to organic certification, international partnerships, and the importance of year-round relationships with retailers like Whole Foods….
Watermelon Supply Surges in California, Arizona
Overlapping Regional Harvests Boost Supply Watermelon production in the U.S. is seeing a strong surge, particularly in Arizona and California, where output is well above average for this time of…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-21-25
…an unusually moderate spring and early summer, conditions have been nearly ideal for growers. The Coachella Valley harvest is wrapping up, and San Joaquin Valley production is now in full…
Citrus Production Forecast: Grapefruit Down; Lemons, Tangerines Up
Final USDA Citrus Production Forecast Shows Mixed Results for 2025 Season The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its final citrus production forecast for the…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…real challenging for everybody.” Potatoes: A Year-Round Staple While Idaho dominates russet potato production, Kirschenman’s focus is red, white, and yellow varieties—shipped nearly year-round from three regions. Harvests start in…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…Security Plan Ongoing Threats to U.S. Cattle Production According to Woodall, cattle producers are under constant threat from foreign animal diseases and invasive pests—challenges that are often invisible to those…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
…and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) are likely to benefit directly. While exact figures haven’t been disclosed, soybean, corn, and cotton exports are also expected to grow under the new trade…