…collection began in the 1980s. Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains AgNet West reporter Lorrie Boyer highlights that steak prices saw the most dramatic year-over-year increase…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
…significant supply chain disruptions and introduce new risks to food safety. Nature Sweet warns that the restricted tomato supply could push some growers to take shortcuts or even exit the…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…United States. The plan serves as a strategic roadmap for advancing USDA’s inspection capabilities, reducing foodborne illnesses, and strengthening regulatory enforcement across the food supply chain. Five-Point Food Safety Plan…
South African Growers Urge Tariff Relief for Citrus Exports to U.S.
…Seen as Complementary to U.S. Supply In a recent press release, the South African growers pushed back against concerns that their citrus exports harm American agriculture. They emphasized that their…
Watermelon Supply Surges in California, Arizona
…High Supply Meets Tepid Demand Despite the abundance of watermelons this summer, pricing has remained below average. This is due not only to the ample supply but also to a…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…such as Good Farms in Baja, Mexico. Supplying Whole Foods and America’s Top Retailers Homegrown Organic’s reach includes major retailers like Whole Foods. With over 500 stores nationwide, supplying to…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…animal purchases in anticipation of reduced U.S. demand. Brazil currently accounts for roughly 23 percent of U.S. beef imports, making it a key player in the American meat supply chain….
USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
…To ensure food safety throughout the entire supply chain, USDA will continue working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding
…infrastructure needed to supply 300 megawatts of power annually. After 25 years of operation, ownership of the power lines and associated substation will be transferred to Brazil Potash. The infrastructure…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…Resilience The centers were established two years ago by the Biden administration in response to the supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Their mission was to offer technical…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…strategic plan from USDA helps restore confidence among producers, who are vital to maintaining the nation’s beef supply chain. Woodall emphasized the importance of governmental backing, stating: “To be able…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…that could occur if tariffs are adjusted after goods are cleared. U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty These postponements are adding strain to supply chains that are…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…new lawsuit involving U.S. avocado growers is shedding light on how the global avocado supply chain may be falling short of environmental expectations—raising legal, ethical, and consumer transparency issues. Lawsuit…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…layer of uncertainty for the produce market and U.S.–Mexico trade relations, with potential implications for price stability and supply chain dynamics in the months ahead. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…