Input is being sought on how California should define “regenerative agriculture” and how it relates to state programs. The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in collaboration with State Board…
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
Several projects to address livestock emissions in the state have received funding support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A total of nearly $35 million has been…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
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Table Grape Industry Raises Concern Over Chilean Proposal
The California Table Grape Commission supports a decision from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to temporarily halt regulatory work on Chile’s proposed table grape systems approach. Commission President, Kathleen…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 11-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, find out why the California table grape industry encourages abandonment of a systems…
NCGA, BASF Announce 16th Annual Scholarship Program
…and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…Horticultural Council, and North American Blueberry Council. Representatives David Valadao, Elissa Slotkin, and Suzanne Bonamici will introduce the House companion legislation. “Many of our California-grown specialty crops rely on customers…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 11-27-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information on the decreasing acreage of stone fruit production in California and hydrogels…
New Proposed California Anti-Ag Measure Could Have National Implications
A proposed northern California anti-ag measure could have an effect nationwide. The measure in Sonoma County would eliminate animal agriculture in that county. “It would outlaw all animal agriculture in…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
A recent report shows that California’s almond acreage experienced a substantial drop for the second consecutive year. In a decisive move to avert a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 11-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how the weather in 2023 took a significant toll on table grapes and…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…in the United States into three categories: excessive, expensive and environmentally harmful,” said Randall Penn, a waste reduction agent at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. “Also, according to the U.S. Environmental…
