…for Beef Remains Strong Despite Price Increases One major question looming over the industry is how much longer consumers will be willing to pay high prices for beef. According to…
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
…a staggering turnaround that raises concerns about long-term food independence. “We are importing far, far more food into America than we are exporting,” Duarte said. “We are losing our food…
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
…that California pork prices have already spiked due to Prop 12. Bacon prices are up 16%, and pork loin prices have climbed 41%, burdening consumers at the grocery store. The…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…supports faster and more reliable transportation of perishable goods, reduces logistics costs, and reinforces food supply chain resilience. Conclusion With a combination of federal funding, state collaboration, and local investment,…
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…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…Factors include: High input costs and drought-shortened crops (2021–2022) Record tomato prices in 2023 GLP-1 weight loss drugs affecting national food consumption trends Still, Los Gatos remains strong thanks to…
Farm Bankruptcy on the Rise Amid Economic Strain
…pressure is the significant drop in commodity prices, which have returned to the levels seen in 2018 and 2019. These lower prices are reducing farm income across a wide range…
Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors
…market, putting significant downward pressure on prices and creating new challenges for processors. Outlook for Processors Remains Cautious These combined factors—volatile market conditions, international trade uncertainty, and shifting demand—have producers…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
…life, leading to higher overall fruit quality. Pricing Improves, But Costs and Labor Weigh Heavy Prices for strawberries this year are holding slightly above last season’s averages, offering growers a…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
…food to meet its domestic demand, making it one of the most valuable markets for U.S. agriculture. A key example of this is rice: due to a recent domestic shortage,…
Early Turnpikes Paved the Way for American Agriculture
…continue to shape our food systems today. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
…the rise of weight-loss drugs affecting food demand. The episode also features timely updates on international trade wins for American ag, including new zero-tariff trade agreements with Japan, Indonesia, and…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…collection began in the 1980s. Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains AgNet West reporter Lorrie Boyer highlights that steak prices saw the most dramatic year-over-year increase…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
…market altogether—especially those unable to compete under the new conditions. Food Safety Risks and Monitoring Challenges Nature Sweet has also raised specific concerns regarding product quality and food safety. The…