…concern. The discussion covers California’s decision to terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico, drawing both praise and criticism from stakeholders. Josh McGill notes that while some, like Florida growers,…
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
…failed. The decision escalates an ongoing trade conflict and could have wide-reaching effects on both growers and consumers. New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports Supporters Aim to Revive Domestic Industry…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…efforts span across key agricultural regions, including Yuma, Arizona and California’s Salinas Valley. One notable partner is Tanimura & Antle, one of the most respected vegetable and leafy greens growers…
Mid-July Update: Hay and Alfalfa Market Prices
…hay. Looking Ahead: More Feeder Hay by Late Summer Growers are gearing up for another round of production. With two irrigations ahead, many are aiming for higher yields, expecting to…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
Facing Crisis Mode with Resilience: California Fruit Growers Speak Out on AgNet News Hour In today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill bring Central Valley energy to…
Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry
Immigration Reform Remains Unresolved as Growers Seek Solutions Nick Papagni, host of The Ag Meter, sat down with Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit Association, to discuss one…
U.S. Citrus Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture
…agreements. Impact on Citrus Industry and Rural Jobs The South African citrus industry, a key driver of the country’s agricultural economy, now faces severe disruption. According to the Citrus Growers…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
A Voice for California’s Fruit Growers Daniel Hartwig, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, joined AgNet West’s “The Ag Meter” to discuss the state of agriculture in California. Representing…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…Association (CFFA), to discuss the challenges California’s fresh fruit growers face in today’s political and regulatory climate. California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers Founded 87 years ago, the…
Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
…industry. Chief among them: overproduction and crippling tariff policies that have disrupted access to major global markets. Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers From Expansion to Oversupply Back in…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…Central Valley growers: the spread of solar farms on fertile agricultural land. Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Ag Land “It’s Heartbreaking,” Says Hilton Hilton didn’t hold back. “It…
India Tariff Cut Boosts California Walnut Outlook
…to growers.” India Drops Tariff from 100% to 30% Jameson emphasized the importance of the Indian market. “Currently, there’s a 100% tariff on California walnuts going into India. That doubles…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the survey will be sent to 2,000 grape growers across the country in late July. USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey Vital Data for the Grape…