Delegates from Mexico, the United States and Canada focused on long-term predictability, science-based trade policy and enhancing cross-border collaboration to protect against harmful animal diseases.
The hourly minimum wage for H-2A workers in California will rise to $19.75 per hour effective January 1, 2027. Western Growers and other state farm associations strongly oppose the bill.
The comprehensive analysis examines production trends, varietal shifts, trade and the forces shaping the U.S. apple industry. Canada’s harvest is estimated at about 19 million bushels, down two per cent from a year ago.
A recent analysis of six crops – watermelon, lettuce, cabbage, blueberries, strawberries and tomatoes – reveals the underlying challenges for U.S. growers to compete throughout the calendar year midst increased imports.
Canada and Mexico are the two largest markets for U.S. agriculture. Exports grew from $8.9B in 1993 to $60B in 2024.
