Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil has introduced Senate Bill 353 to extend the Farm to Food Bank tax credit indefinitely, which currently offers a 15% tax incentive for farmers donating fresh food …
Details about ECAP
With sign-up underway for USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), what should eligible growers know about program logistics? Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Unlock Dairy Cow …
Farmers for Free Trade Sounding Alarm over Another Trade War
Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced USDA is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop …
Update on Farmer Disaster Assistance Payments
What is the latest on USDA efforts to prepare a program for disaster relief payments for eligible producers? Rod Bain tells us. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Unlock Dairy Cow …
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, …
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 …
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 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 …
Over $1.6 Million Raised for FFA
The National FFA Organization has announced that its members, alumni, and supporters raised over $1.6 million during the tenth annual Give FFA Day—a record for the event. Last year’s fundraiser …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
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 have a special guest, Kimberly Mercado …