Former Congressman John Duarte Warns of Rising Food Imports As concerns about domestic food security grow, John Duarte—former California Congressman and owner of Duarte Nursery—has raised alarm over a troubling…
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
…Revolution: Genetic Advancements Beginning in the late 1960s, agricultural science entered a new frontier: biotechnology. Researchers discovered how to go inside a plant’s genetic structure, reconfiguring DNA to produce crops…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-25-25
…misguided energy policy. He connected these issues to the health and well-being of rural communities, particularly in the Central Valley, where working families face rising costs, fewer job opportunities, and…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…Factors include: High input costs and drought-shortened crops (2021–2022) Record tomato prices in 2023 GLP-1 weight loss drugs affecting national food consumption trends Still, Los Gatos remains strong thanks to…
Farm Bankruptcy on the Rise Amid Economic Strain
Rising Financial Pressure Brings Back Pre-Pandemic Challenges Farm bankruptcy filings are on the rise across the United States in 2025, signaling a troubling return to the high financial pressures the…
Strawberry Volumes Rise, But Growers Still Lag Behind
…up in Oxnard and Santa Maria, two of California’s primary growing regions. Cooler Days Temper Output But Improve Quality Interestingly, this stretch of sustained harvest comes as daytime temperatures remain…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
…consumer demand for high-quality, aesthetically appealing food items. As a result, U.S. produce maintains a strong foothold in the Japanese marketplace. Rising Export Values Reflect Strong Demand According to the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
…at one of California’s most important crops. Dan Green shares how Los Gatos Tomato—owned by four multigenerational farming families—processes tomatoes around the clock from July through September. The plant’s operation…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…among beef products, rising 12.4% since June 2024. Ground beef followed closely with a 10.3% increase. In contrast, pork products rose by just 0.5%, and chicken by 3.9%, emphasizing beef’s…
Battling Mites in Tree Fruit: Summer Strategies with Todd Burkdoll
As summer temperatures continue to rise, so do the threats to tree fruit crops. In this episode of The Growing Edge, Valent U.S.A.’s Todd Burkdoll shares urgent insights for growers…
Coachella and San Joaquin Kick Off Table Grape Season
…Conditions Winter brought much-needed chill hours and rain, supporting strong vine health heading into spring. As the season progressed, moderate spring and early summer temperatures promoted even grape development and…
South African Growers Urge Tariff Relief for Citrus Exports to U.S.
…economic impact could be severe. They are urging both governments to engage in dialogue to secure either a full agreement or an exemption for citrus and other seasonal crops. Call…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…organic blueberries, stone fruit, figs, and more. Blueberries Cresting, Figs Rising As blueberry season nears its end in the Pacific Northwest, Homegrown Organic is transitioning to one of its most…