The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will host a series of quarterly virtual training workshops on the Produce Safety Program (PSP) portal through fall 2025. These workshops, scheduled …
Peru’s Table Grape Exports Increase
Peru’s table grape exports increased by 7.4% to 562,093 tons in the 2024-2025 campaign, maintaining its position as the world’s top exporter for the second consecutive year. The rise is …
Voices of the Valley: The 411 on H-2A
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-24-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the impact …
Rollins: Trump Pressed Trudeau on Dairy Trade, Calls Issue a Priority
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed this week that dairy trade issues remain a priority under President Trump. “Yes, the dairy piece of that is very important,” Rollins said, recounting …
FCSO Investigating Two Stolen Cargo Cases: Walnuts and Mandarins
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Ag Task Force is investigating two cases of stolen cargo involving $150,000 in walnuts and $100,000 in mandarins. In both instances, the thief posed as a …
Rollins: USDA Cuts Coming, But Local FSA Offices to Stay
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is preparing to cut up to 10% of its workforce and shift thousands of jobs out of Washington, D.C., as part of a major …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the latest …
USTR Announces Shipping Policy Changes
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a phased approach to new shipping policies following a year-long Section 301 investigation into global shipbuilding and logistics practices. The …
NCBA Supports Trump Administration’s Tariff Strategy
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) supports the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, viewing tariffs as a means to an end rather than a final goal. The association aims to hold …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing updates on …
Colombian Blueberry Industry Experiencing Rapid Expansion
The Colombian blueberry industry is experiencing rapid expansion, with 650 hectares currently under cultivation and projections to reach between 3,000 and 5,000 hectares by 2026, a 669% increase. Colombia’s year-round …
Trump Administration Challenging California Governor’s Lawsuit Against Tariff Regime
The Trump administration is challenging California Governor Gavin Newsom’s lawsuit against the US tariff regime, aiming to move it from San Francisco Federal Court to the Court of International Trade …
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” and Lorrie Boyer discuss the latest in agriculture news, focusing …