Image by Anna Armbrust from Pixabay The California Walnut Board, a marketing order program for walnuts produced in California, is seeking nominees to fill nine-member and nine alternate positions for…
American Agriculture History Minute: Anna Baldwin Changes the Dairy Industry Forever
…Anna Baldwin Changes the Dairy Industry Forever Anna Baldwin is part of American agriculture history. In 1879, she patented the first milking machine that replaced hand milking. Her milking machine…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-17-25
…features a conversation with Julie Broadway, Executive Director of the American Horse Council, covering a wide range of current issues and trends in the equine industry, from tax matters to…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
…Opportunities According to Julie Adams, ABC’s Vice President of Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs, the new funding will help build on the groundwork laid by the first round of RAPP…
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
…for the USTR’s National Trade Estimate Report, the institute emphasized the need to remove barriers such as tariffs, restrictive sanitary policies, and registration demands that limit exports. Julie Anna Potts,…
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
…was detected just below its screening level, and plans to release further analysis in 2025. DPR Director Julie Henderson emphasized the importance of air monitoring to safeguard public health. New…
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
…Senator Anna Caballero, Pro Tem Mike McGuire, and Speaker Robert Rivas. The Almond Alliance and Western United Dairies strongly back this bond measure and are committed to working with state…
Almond Update: RAPP Funding to Support Export Markets for California Almonds
…a $1.2 billion initiative to enhance U.S. agricultural competitiveness globally. ABC Vice President of Global, Technical, and Regulatory Affairs, Julie Adams said the RAPP funding will help support efforts in…
DPR Seeks Comment on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
…to enhance transparency and public access to information, aligning with California’s stringent pesticide regulations. DPR Director Julie Henderson emphasizes the importance of the proposed system in promoting transparency and equitable…
Farm Bureau Foodies: Foodies Cooking with Tomatoes
Director of Communications for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, Anna Genasci, and Farm Girl Chef cook an easy, delicious recipe with tomatoes. Then follow Genasci to see where our food…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
…that supports healthy lives and a healthy environment for all Californians, and an abundant, healthy food supply for future generations,” DPR Director Julie Henderson said in a press release. “I…
USDA Network Protects Livestock
…a permanent program at the end of 2023. Credit: Adobe Stock. USDA has a multi-layered approach to protecting our livestock industry from high-consequence foreign animal diseases. Dr. Julie Wallin with…
State-Funded Study Recommends Increasing the Mill Assessment
…continue to improve protections for people and the environment and ensure the availability of safe, effective pest management tools,” DPR Director Julie Henderson said in a press release. “The way…
Nearly $2 Million Available for IPM Research and Outreach
…in the safest, effective way for people and the environment,” DPR Director Julie Henderson said in a press release. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…