…American food safety and production systems. Also making waves: a major trade agreement with the European Union. With 15% tariffs still in place on European imports and zero tariffs on…
Tariffs Threaten North American Produce Trade
…Mark Carney. The letter stresses the interdependence of the North American produce supply chain and warns of the widespread harm tariffs inflict on growers, exporters, retailers, and consumers. Billions in…
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
…emphasized that the law’s reach extends well beyond California, creating a tangled web of state-level regulations that undermine national food production. Rising Prices for Consumers NPPC economist Holly Cook noted…
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…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…of recent federal water projects like the $25 billion Delta Tunnel, which, despite its cost, does not add a single new drop of water to the state’s supply. A Farmer’s…
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
…economic pressures mount, the agriculture industry continues to navigate a complex web of financial risks, supply chain disruptions, and unpredictable weather—all of which contribute to the growing number of farm…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
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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…