…domestic markets. He called for smarter, commodity-specific trade negotiations, ensuring imports meet the same standards as U.S. products while protecting critical markets like raisins, beef, and tomatoes. Lessons from the…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…Syngenta will host trials in Woodland, California, focusing on watermelon, cantaloupe, peppers, tomatoes, and onions. These trials will showcase both established and emerging varieties, while providing growers with the latest…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…are providing critical support. Specialty crop growers beyond citrus have faced pressure from low prices and rising input costs, but Florida’s crop diversity—from tomatoes and sweet corn to blueberries and…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…on their niche—processing tomatoes—has been central to Los Gatos’ success. “We’re 100% focused on processing tomatoes. That’s what we know.” Early Start, Strong Output The 2025 season started on July…
Tomato Trade Shift Pressures U.S. Processors
…said. “Ultimately, we had the highest price on record for the cost of tomatoes in 2023.” But the industry’s record-high pricing didn’t hold. A bumper crop led to an oversupplied…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
California Tomatoes Take Center Stage in Today’s AgNet News Hour It’s peak tomato season in California, and today’s AgNet News Hour dives deep into the heart of the state’s processing…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
Tariff on Mexican Tomatoes Raises Alarms Across Agriculture Sector The recent termination of the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) has triggered a 17.09% anti-dumping tariff on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico….
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…Wade Kirschenman Kirschenman Enterprises “We’ve got probably 12 different crops that we’re growing right now,” said Wade. That includes red, white, and yellow potatoes, table grapes, watermelons, carrots, cannery tomatoes,…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…From heirloom tomatoes to stone fruit, her seasonal recipes highlight local commodities. “Where we live, we’re in a hub of the best produce,” she said. Recipes like Caprese salad, peach…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
…see this as a victory, California growers—largely focused on canning tomatoes—have been less vocal. Foglio stresses the importance of fair competition, especially when U.S. producers face labor costs that far…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
U.S. Imposes 17% Duty After Talks Break Down The U.S. government has officially implemented a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico after negotiations to prevent the tariff…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
…crop producer, from tree fruit and cucurbits to tomatoes, melons, and sweet corn. With CEU credits, a “specialty crop power panel,” and free grower meals—including a Thursday brunch that’s already…
How Native Crops and European Grains Shaped U.S. Agriculture
…introducing farm families to vital crops like sweet potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, peanuts, and tobacco. These native plants quickly became staples across various regions of the growing nation. Meanwhile, European immigrants…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…areas.” 2. Peak Harvest Season and Labor Disruptions Cunha described the current agricultural boom, including stone fruit, table grapes, onions, and tomatoes. But despite a strong season, workforce disruptions—particularly Border…



















