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2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
…pounds. 2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds This positive outlook was sponsored by the Almond Board of California, which continues to work closely with growers and global…
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
…reduction in U.S. cattle herds, a consequence of multi-year drought conditions spanning from 2021 to 2022. Courtney Schmidt, sector manager at the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, notes that the industry…
U.S. Spirits Sales Plunge Amid Canada Trade Dispute
…support a spirits industry that has long been economically beneficial for both nations. Conclusion The trade dispute underscores the interconnectedness of global agricultural and beverage markets. With millions in lost…
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…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
…simultaneously opting into SCO. “It makes SCO more like STAX,” said Smith. “That’s a very positive change.” These revisions offer cotton growers enhanced flexibility and financial security, especially in a…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…United States. The plan serves as a strategic roadmap for advancing USDA’s inspection capabilities, reducing foodborne illnesses, and strengthening regulatory enforcement across the food supply chain. Five-Point Food Safety Plan…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…$7,000 restitution payments. Enhanced border security, mandatory E-Verify, and expedited asylum processing are also baked into the legislation. The episode also featured a wide-ranging conversation with Stephen Paul of Homegrown…
Summer of Lamb Grill Off Heats Up Consumer Engagement
…Engagement for 2025 Pros vs. Amateurs: A Lifestyle Showdown Nine amateur hosts were selected to represent three unique lifestyle categories: Patio Party Planners Fit Foodies Outdoor Adventurers These hosts organized…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…Instead, it calls for recognizing whole foods as the base layer of a healthier, more sustainable national health strategy. Focused Campaign, Clear Message Called Fresh Produce for a Healthier America,…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…such as Good Farms in Baja, Mexico. Supplying Whole Foods and America’s Top Retailers Homegrown Organic’s reach includes major retailers like Whole Foods. With over 500 stores nationwide, supplying to…
Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce
…Representative G.T. Thompson of Pennsylvania, who chairs the House Agriculture Committee, underscored the urgency of the issue. He emphasized that the previously cited reason for inaction—the lack of border security—has…
USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
…comprehensive new plan to strengthen national food safety efforts. The initiative reflects USDA’s continued commitment to preventing foodborne illnesses and protecting the public. USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus…