California Pears Vs Argentina and Ag Land Market Shifting
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**California pear growers need relief from Argentine imports they say have displaced their fruit in U.S. markets and driven down prices.
In ten years, the volume of Argentine pears sold in the U.S. more than doubled, surpassing California-grown Bartletts on the fresh market.
Sacramento County grower, Ryan Elliot says it’s one of the biggest headwinds the California pear industry has faced and if we don’t figure something out, we won’t be around.
**The U.S. agricultural land market is shifting after years of steady growth.
Although land values are still historically high, current signs indicate a more complex situation driven by local and regional factors.
Colton Lacina, senior vice president at Farmers National Company says after years of steady growth, we’re seeing the farmland market stabilize.
Areas with high crop yields, diversified farms, and dependable groundwater continue to attract buyers and maintain steady values.
**A new Democratic National Committee report estimates over 22 million households will lose SNAP benefits under the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill, a claim, according to POLITICO, Republicans reject.
House Ag Chair G.T. Thompson says their new cost-share system is based on states' error rates in administering benefits. Several states say they might have to cut SNAP benefits under the new rules.
Thompson argues the law merely incentivizes states to be more accurate.
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