…Senator Angelique V. Ashby. It was co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). This bill empowers the Newsom Administration and future governors to implement long-term strategies, including regulations…
New Animal Disease Early Detection Partnership
…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…
AgNet Weekly: Farmer in Favor of OFF Act
In a recent story for Southeast AgNet and AgNet West, Sabrina Halvorson talked with a representative of the National Cattlemens Beef Association on why they’re against the Opportunities for Fairness…
Week in Review: Tulare Ag Takes #1 Spot & New Report Recaps 2023 Water Year
…Water Resources highlights how impactful the series of atmospheric rivers were during the Water Year 2023. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom noted…
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
…for U.S. food and agriculture. California-based businesses and organizations include CAS InterGlobal, Redwood International, Santini Foods, WeFARM Organics, and the California Walnut Commission. The delegation also includes California Secretary of…
A New Pest Threat for California Tree Nuts
California tree nuts could be facing a new pest threat with a particular type of beetle. Manager of the California Pistachio Research Board, Bob Klein said the beetle is thought…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the new beetle that has been a identified as a threat to California…
Feds Feed Families Program Milestone
…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…
Fruit Fly Quarantines Continue Expanding
Multiple fruit fly quarantines have been expanded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The announcement comes as state and local officials contend with a multitude of fruit…
Battle over Tomato Suspension Agreement
…or fines for these tomatoes will lead to that nation sending us less product. The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA), which is an association of businesses that import…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…70 cents per pound. This adjustment aims to address the grower return challenges of the past two years, which have taken their toll on California growers. The California Walnut Commission…
Almond Update: Industry Gatherings Kick-Off Next Week
Almond Industry Gatherings hosted by the Almond Board of California (ABC) are set to begin next week. The informal events will offer an opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with the…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
…future generations,” Vilsack adds. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion Sabrina Halvorson…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…organic groups led by OTA. Other supporters include the National Organic Coalition, the Organic Farmers Association, the Organic Produce Association, and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. International Fresh Produce…