The West Tree Nut Association’s Annual Meeting and Trade Show will be held at the Monterey Marriott and Convention Center from June 11 to 13, featuring a trade show, networking, …
American Agriculture History Minute Future Farmers of America Begins
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Henry C. Groseclose is an important part of American agricultural history. Groseclose was an ag education teacher at Blacksburg Virginia High …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-25-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. It is National Farmworker Safety Week with Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papgani “The AgMeter.” A special feature on farmworker emergencies …
CDFA Discusses Benefits of Urban Agriculture
Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) discussed the benefits of urban agriculture at an event in Sacramento, emphasizing its role in strengthening the farmer-consumer connection …
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has introduced SprayDays California, a new online notification system aimed at increasing transparency around pesticide use. The system, launched on March 24, 2025, …
Western Tree Nut Association Submits Comments to CA DPR on Use of Paraquat
The Western Tree Nut Association has submitted comments to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CA/DPR) on the use of paraquat, emphasizing its importance as a broad-spectrum herbicide, especially in …
USDA Seeks Nominations for Christmas Tree Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four open seats on the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. These positions are for three-year terms beginning January 1, 2026. The …
North American Citrus is in Peak Season
North American citrus is in peak season, with imports from Mexico and Colombia. Orange prices are below average due to high availability, and the end of the domestic season will …
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Bootheel Logging Industry Begins
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Agricultural development flourish in most Midwestern states, including Missouri. But the Missouri Bootheel remains swampy and subject to flooding and remain …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discuss recent weather impacts on agriculture, …
EU Postpones Retaliatory Tariffs Amid Ongoing Negotiations
The European Union has delayed its planned retaliatory tariffs against the United States until mid-April, seeking additional time for negotiations. Initially set to take effect on April 1, these tariffs …
CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Workshops
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC/ANR) to conduct regional pre-harvest water assessment workshops for farms subject to the …
CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host International Buyers
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Agricultural Export Council and Fresno Center for International Trade Development, is hosting over 15 international buyers from Southeast …
Tariffs on European Wine Poses Challenges
The Trump administration’s 200% tariff on European wine poses a challenge for domestic importers and distributors, highlighting the struggle of California wine growers against foreign competition. A more urgent threat …