…that agriculture is a small part of overall trade agreements. Additionally, the high cost of gas in California despite lower crude oil prices was attributed to high taxes and refinery…
U.S. Withdraws from Long-Standing Trade Agreement-Tomato Tariffs to Skyrocket
…consumers over traditional round tomatoes grown outdoors in Florida. Critics argue that greenhouse-grown Mexican tomatoes dominate the market because they offer higher sweetness levels, improved consistency, and greater consumer demand….
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
…operations but later agreed to cooperate, allowing USDA-funded sterile insect drops. The segment also covered the U.S. House’s vote to end California’s 2035 gas car ban, citing inefficiencies and high…
California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down
…to 164 to end the Environmental Protection Agency waiver that federally approved California’s 2035 gas powered car ban. The vote paved the way for a total federal ban on a…
American Agriculture History Minute: Allis Chalmers Company Beginning
…A; Pacific Power Company; Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Mt. Lassen Power Company; Shannon, Harry L; Noble, Hamden Holmes; Shasta Power Company; Mt. Lassen Water and Power Company; Strutt, J…
USTR Announces Shipping Policy Changes
…based on net tonnage or container volume. The policy also includes incentives for using U.S.-built liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels. Agricultural groups, which rely heavily on maritime shipping for exports,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…and address China’s dominance in maritime logistics. Exemptions for agricultural industries have not been granted. The discussion also touched on restrictions on U.S. liquefied natural gas transport to incentivize domestic…
BLM May Face More Lawsuits
…than 3,200 oil and gas leases in seven states. The Biden administration started work on the review four days before President Trump took office in January. E and E News…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…to go directly to farmers, not administrative costs. Initially frozen by the Trump administration, the program aims to promote commodities with lower greenhouse gas emissions. Brooke Rollins, USDA Secretary, supports…
Analysis Finds Majority of CA Farms have a Woman at the Helm
…industry forward, particularly in specialty crops, small livestock operations, and greenhouse production. Women’s Growing Role in Farming Nationwide According to the USDA, 1.2 million women are actively involved in farming…
CalCAN Advocates for a Continuous Allocation of CA GGRF for Agricultural Climate Solutions
DepositPhotos image The California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) recently advocated for a continuous 15% allocation of the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) for agricultural climate solutions, which could…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…gas prices. Additionally, the show highlighted an upcoming Citrus Expo in Tampa, Florida, and the expansion of the citrus greening quarantine area in Orange County. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Consumers Concerned About Tariffs and Rising Food Prices
DepositPhotos image Grocery stores and gas stations serve as key indicators of inflation. While concerns about inflation have been persistent in recent years, ongoing tariff disputes with Canada, Mexico, and…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…18, 2025. Conducted once every five years, this survey is the only comprehensive source of production and sales data for the U.S. floriculture, nursery, and specialty crop industries, including greenhouse-grown…