…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…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…“But some of his statements about tariffs and Argentine imports were just factually incorrect, and we had to push back.” He explained that while Trump’s remarks were aimed at lowering…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
The October 28 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled the global marketplace head-on, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill examined how trade policy, retail pricing, and foreign imports continue to shape the…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…dependent on imports from Singapore when local refineries falter. “That’s how fragile this system is,” Tangipa said. “Federal production is bailing California out right now.” Generational Burdens and the Price…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…limiting some imports and offering relief across multiple commodities. The Raisin Bargaining Association (RBA) has taken a leading role in working with federal officials to ensure ongoing support. Cardoza explained…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…$32 billion agricultural trade deficit, he argued that relying on imports makes the U.S. vulnerable. “Working families are the ones paying the price,” Duarte said, noting that higher costs and…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…by ensuring that we have quality food grown here in the United States,” Rios said. “We cannot afford to rely on imports. We need to complement the work already being…