…Angel explains that local governance has become chaotic and ineffective. Many production wells lack working flow meters, and the state’s reliance on outdated groundwater models further hinders progress. “You can’t…
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
…However, in the years since, the country has moved into a deep trade deficit in food production. Duarte noted that the U.S. currently faces a $32 billion agricultural trade deficit,…
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
…emphasized that the law’s reach extends well beyond California, creating a tangled web of state-level regulations that undermine national food production. Rising Prices for Consumers NPPC economist Holly Cook noted…
Three Agricultural Revolutions That Transformed U.S. Farming
…machines. For farmers, it was the beginning of mechanized agriculture. Tasks that once took days could now be completed more efficiently, setting the stage for large-scale crop production. The Second…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…into one of the most respected nurseries in the world. He described how his family pioneered virus-free grapevines and later revolutionized almond tree production with containerized trees and clonal rootstocks—innovations…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…3 for Los Gatos, making it one of the earliest tomato processors to kick off in California. The plant runs continuously—24 hours a day for about 100 days—beginning with organic…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
…old production plant in Mexico. Once operational, the facility will contribute an additional 50 to 100 million sterile flies weekly—only about 20% of the total needed. Miller highlighted the urgent…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
Strawberry Supply Climbs, But Season Still Trails 2024 Despite a significant increase in weekly production—one million more trays of strawberries picked last week compared to the same period last year—California…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
…runs 24/7 for about 100 days straight, beginning with organic tomatoes and continuing with a wide array of varieties tailored for products like ketchup, juice, and sauces. He explains how…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…of Agriculture, the total number of farms in the United States fell by 7% from 2017 to 2022. The American Farm Bureau Federation attributes this trend to persistently high production…
Cotton Acreage Drops Significantly Across the Belt
…He explained that the current figures are based on acreage reports submitted to FSA offices, which reflect a broad, belt-wide downturn. Despite the lower production, cotton prices have yet to…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…to provide more accurate detection of harmful pathogens, helping to identify and mitigate potential food safety threats earlier in the production process. 2. Equipping Inspectors with Advanced Tools and Training…
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
…week. San Joaquin Valley Enters Full Production The focus has now shifted to the San Joaquin Valley, California’s central grape-producing region. First reports of harvest in the valley came in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…Organic Farms, one of the most respected names in organic produce. Paul described the current harvest as one of the best in years, thanks to cooler-than-usual July weather and strong…