…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…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…due in part to limited imported supply and shifting quality from D1 (Central Valley) to D2 (Coastal) fruit. Though Chilean imports are subject to a 10% tariff, the actual cost…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…We kick off the show with an in-depth discussion on the latest U.S. trade numbers and the significant narrowing of the country’s trade deficit. Imports fell sharply in April, a…
Citrus and Cherry Markets Heat Up in Early June
…Citrus Outlook: The citrus market is booming, with navel orange prices climbing amid limited late-season production and delays in imports. Demand remains high, a welcome sign for growers during this…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-29 25
…Screw Worm, a flesh-eating maggot affecting cattle, bison, and horses near the U.S.-Mexico border. The U.S. has closed its border to these imports, funded a $21 million project in Mexico…
United States Experiencing Significant Vegetable Import Increase
…the peak seen in 2022. Frozen potato products, particularly french fries, contributed significantly to this growth, while imports of frozen broccoli and cauliflower saw a decline. Prepared vegetable imports showed…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…on EU imports starting June 1 is highlighted, with a significant $236 billion U.S. trade deficit with the EU. A federal judge in California blocked USDA and other federal agencies…