…and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely…
Week in Review: Tulare Ag Takes #1 Spot & New Report Recaps 2023 Water Year
Tulare County is now the number-one ag county in the country, taking the spot from 2021’s leader Kern County. The October 2023 Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Update, from the Department of…
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
A Southeast Asia trade mission led by U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor will include several California interests. Leaders from three state agriculture departments and 29 U.S.…
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
…office today, first of all, to thank everybody who’s participating in the campaign for a job well done,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The campaign is the Feds Feed Families…
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
Should the U.S. terminate the Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico? The agreement is intended to keep Mexico from flooding the U.S. market with underpriced tomatoes by suspending duties, however, some…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), attributed to the removal of walnut orchards during the past season. The WBA emphasizes the improved quality of the 2023 harvest, with many growers…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-19-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers almond industry gatherings, the avenues of research for chickweed resistance to ALS inhibitors,…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
…of the Department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry on working lands. More than 667,000 participants received payments from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for their voluntary conservation efforts…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…amendments to the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, streamlining the process for reviewing and revising organic standards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The legislation mandates the USDA…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-18-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers preparing for CARB’s clean truck rule, the success of the F3 program, Tulare…
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Prices Decline After Volatile Week
…from Israel, and while all eyes have been on those escalations, Saudi Arabia has put an end for now to a possible weapons and security pact between the U.S. and…
October Report Details Water Recharge Capacity for Water Year 2023
The October 2023 Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Update, from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) highlights how impactful the series of atmospheric rivers were during the Water Year 2023. Data collection…