…commit capital to projects that require 10–20 years to pay off. The result? Reduced in-state production and increased dependence on imports. But Ring struck a far more optimistic tone when…
Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
…Trade policy is one bright spot. Raisin imports—once totaling nearly 30,000 tons annually from South Africa, Argentina, and Chile—have slowed sharply due to new tariffs. Barsarian says California growers have…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
The January 22 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled a growing concern many California growers know all too well—foreign competition flooding the market during peak domestic seasons. Hosts Nick…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…to discuss the growing impact of Argentine pear imports on domestic growers. The California Pear Advisory Board represents the entire state’s pear industry and has existed in some form since…
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…water to a white. “Have fun with it,” he said. Imports, Pricing, and the Case for Automation Imported wines—often supported by subsidies—continue to pressure U.S. pricing. Karavidas explained that automation…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…3-million-ton harvest, outpacing domestic demand. Back then, wine imports represented just 10–18% of the U.S. retail market. Today: A New Reality Imports now exceed 40% U.S. consumption is flat Production…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…quickly. Thanks to the agricultural industry’s resourcefulness, shipping lines and exporters found innovative ways to keep products moving. While imports took a bigger hit, Cox says the export side saw…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…65% of Best Drayage’s business involves exports — mostly nuts, milk powder, and raisins — while the other 35% handles imports of retail and industrial goods. “Our goal is simple,”…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…some imported produce, LeMay urged caution. Many affected imports have only recently reached the market, making it too early to assess long-term impacts. Federal and State Support for Agriculture LeMay…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…consumers face: Less fresh produce Lower safety standards Increased dependence on foreign imports Higher long-term costs and reduced transparency Educating the Next Generation When asked about agricultural education, Ference said…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…global imports on consumer expectations and farmer profitability. Decades ago, imports made up only a small portion of America’s food supply. Today, over 40% of the food consumed in the…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…“California’s diversity in crops and people is unmatched anywhere else in the world, and it’s our job to protect it.” He expressed concern over increasing imports that undermine local farmers….
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…season. Despite this, Toor expects a firm market through February, when bloom and new-crop expectations begin shaping prices again. Imports, Organic Pressure, and Domestic Consumption While imports rarely impact U.S….
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…long-standing frustration among U.S. producers who compete against imports grown under cheaper labor, fewer regulations, and different standards. Kester supports U.S.A. labeling but cautions that consumers must understand what labels…