Shutterstock image The U.S. lemon supply is plentiful, but concerns remain about quality and storage, prompting imports to satisfy summer demand. Weather conditions worldwide could further challenge sourcing efforts. Meanwhile,…
U.S. Withdraws from Long-Standing Trade Agreement-Tomato Tariffs to Skyrocket
…trade agreement that previously regulated tomato imports. The decision aims to support domestic growers, especially in Florida, a state known for its tomato production. Officials argue that Mexican pricing practices…
U.S. Mango Market Continues to Thrive
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AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-02-25
…but smaller. Lemons are making a comeback, with prices depressed due to competition from imports. The California walnut market is strong, with three consecutive years of above-average rainfall benefiting growth….
Avocados Becoming Popular with Consumers
…which is domestic production minus exports, represents about 10% of fresh avocado availability in the United States, with imports accounting for the remainder. About 90% of fresh avocados that the…
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Screwworm Control
…trade. Talks reportedly moved forward after U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warned that Mexican cattle imports could be restricted if action wasn’t taken. The screwworm, a parasitic fly, lays eggs…
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
China’s grain supply won’t be affected by a loss of U.S. feed grain and oilseed imports, thanks to abundantly available substitutes on the global market and sufficient reserves at home….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…risking a trade ban on cattle imports. The USDA and NCBA are urging Mexico to comply with the agreement to prevent the worm’s spread. On the last segment, Nick and…
2025 West California Almond Crop Expected to Grow Slightly
…will release the yield forecast for the 2025-2026 season on May 12, with a detailed report in July. Meanwhile, the North American asparagus market faces tight supply, but imports and…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-25-25
…Haas variety will dominate, making up 95% of the crop. The last segment also touched on the economic impact of avocado imports, particularly from Mexico, and the health benefits of…
Global Cotton Forecast Hits Seven-Year High
…With production outpacing mill demand, global ending stocks are set to grow nearly 7%, reaching 78.9 million bales—the second-highest level since 2015-2016. World cotton imports are forecast at 42.4 million…
Rollins: Trump Pressed Trudeau on Dairy Trade, Calls Issue a Priority
…on ‘why are you treating my dairy farmers like this’?” Rollins added. Ongoing trade tensions over Canada’s supply-managed dairy system include tariffs of more than 250% on imports beyond set…
Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico Agreement Terminated
…Mexican tomato imports. The Commerce Department maintains anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders to safeguard American businesses from unfairly priced imports, providing a mechanism for relief from such trade practices. Fresh…
USDA’s April Supply and Demand Estimates for Rice
…forecasted at 169 million hundredweight, up 14.1 million from the previous year. Imports were reduced by 1 million hundredweight due to a decline in medium and short grain rice imports…