…feed ration, placing further price pressure on alfalfa. Imported Hay and Long-Term Industry Shifts With local quality dropping, out-of-state imports from Oregon, Utah, and Idaho are growing in importance. Foglio…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…already dealing with setbacks caused by the suspension of imports from Afghanistan. The Afghan trade halt is linked to the regional unrest triggered by Operation Sindoor, which recently targeted key…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
…the West—Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Oregon—facing the same pressures.” He calls for a reinvestment in domestic food production and fewer imports, emphasizing that national food security must become a central policy…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…failed. The decision escalates an ongoing trade conflict and could have wide-reaching effects on both growers and consumers. New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports Supporters Aim to Revive Domestic Industry…
U.S. Citrus Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture
…Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture Trade Disparity Raises Concerns South African officials point out that the country maintains an average tariff rate of just 7.6% on U.S. imports, and 77%…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…state is deliberately keeping water from farmers to make them dependent on foreign food imports.” He blamed special interest groups for policies that favor imported produce over California-grown crops, saying…
Border Closure Halts Livestock Trade Amid Screw Worm Threat
…to get this situation under control.” Livestock Imports Suspended Indefinitely Effective immediately, all imports of live animals from Mexico are suspended. This decision comes as U.S. agricultural officials cite unreliable…
Agricultural Prices Rise 1.7% in May Amid Climbing Farm Costs
…vegetables, and melons. These categories faced headwinds due to higher supply levels, reduced domestic demand, or intensified competition from imports. Livestock Market Highlights Livestock commodity prices rose by 1.4%, powered…
California Table Grape Harvest Kicks Off with Strong Yields
…With retailers and consumers eager for fresh domestic product, the limited competition from imports is expected to support stronger pricing and increased sales opportunities for U.S. producers. California Grapes Poised…
Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming
…replicate the God-given gifts this region provides, particularly in North America.” Referencing past droughts and the consequences of over-reliance on foreign imports, Jacobsen highlighted how critical it is for America…
Screwworm Threat Sparks Swift Federal Action
…by suspending live animal imports from Mexico, where the parasite has recently been detected. The screwworm—a flesh-eating fly larva—poses a particularly lethal threat to the cattle industry, making vigilance and…
California Citrus Shines: Jesse Silva Highlights Quality, Demand, and Imports
…late navels are wrapping up, summer lemon harvest is ongoing, and imports are ramping up to supplement supply. “We’re focused on imports from Chile,” Silva added. “We’ve got mandarins, navels,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-16-25
…in terms of volume and quality this season. He also previews how Chilean imports play a key role in supporting year-round citrus availability. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Domestic Lemons in High Demand as Imports Decline
…High Demand as Imports Decline Silva discussed how the lemon market has evolved significantly from April to mid-June. “Now we’re seeing less supply of imported fruit, which is causing a…