Water News
Nov. 05, 2024
USDA Workshop Sets Research Roadmap for Tackling PFAS Challenges in Agriculture
Nov. 01, 2024
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
Oct. 18, 2024
American Agriculture History Minute: Irrigation Developed in the Great American Desert
Oct. 15, 2024
California Groundwater Levels Show Improvement, but Challenges Remain
Oct. 11, 2024
State Water Board Approves Rate Hikes for 2024-25, Impacting Farmers and Groundwater Recharge Projects
Morocco Destination for Final USDA Ag Trade Mission of 2024
A delegation of U.S. agribusiness, trade organization, and state ag department representatives visit Morocco next month as part of the…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
As the United States transitions to a new administration in January, California’s agricultural sector is preparing for significant shifts in…
COP29 Wraps Up with Mixed Outcomes and Lingering Disputes
The Baku Climate Change Conference, or COP29, concluded early Sunday morning, November 24, after an intense session marked by both…
American Agriculture History Minute: Learning Soil Preservation by Crop Rotation
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Early settlers, unfortunately, tended to be careless with the use and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, trade expert Ron Baumgarten joins us to…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
Urban agriculture is playing a growing role in connecting city residents with the world of farming, according to Zach Ducheneaux,…
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USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
Steve Hanson, chair of the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and a farmer-rancher from Southwest Nebraska, shared insights on…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Crop Progression
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The first settlers in Plymouth Colony planted mostly barley and peas…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins as the next Secretary of Agriculture, drawing varied reactions from agricultural organizations eager…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-22-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, California rancher Sherry Brennan discusses how targeted…
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) reports that last week, Chris McGlothlin, the Association’s Director of Technical Services, addressed the…
Western Precipitation Deluge from Atmospheric River
Several inches of varying forms of precipitation are expected over the next week as an atmospheric river establishes itself over…
Specialized News
Almond Update
Nov. 26, 2024
Almond Update: Almond Acreage in California Declines for Third Straight Year
Nov. 21, 2024
Almond Update: Elizabeth Watkins on Bridging Farming, Food, and Education
Nov. 07, 2024
Almond Update: California Almond Board Courts Mexican Bakers with Central Valley Tour
Sep. 26, 2024
Almond Listening Tour: An Opportunity for Growers to Engage with the Industry
Sep. 19, 2024
Almond Update: Red Leaf Blotch Presence in California has Raised Alarms
Grape News
Jun. 12, 2024
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Found on Shipment from New York
May. 07, 2024
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
Nov. 28, 2023
Table Grape Industry Raises Concern Over Chilean Proposal
Sep. 05, 2023
Recent Storm ‘Devastating and Unprecedented’ for Table Grape Industry
Mar. 31, 2023
Grape Growers Facing Odd Year for Disease Pressures
Walnut News
Sep. 11, 2024
A 19 Percent Decline in California Walnut Production Expected
Nov. 29, 2022
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Walnut Blight Top of Mind
Dec. 07, 2021
Agronomic Minute: Getting Ahead of Walnut Blight
Oct. 05, 2021
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
Feb. 26, 2021
New Walnut Variety Provide More Flexibility for California Growers
Livestock News
Mar. 05, 2024
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
Mar. 07, 2023
Video: Discussing Calf Vaccines with Merck
Mar. 01, 2023
Video: Bovine Respiratory Disease Prevention and Treatment
May. 19, 2022
Mixed Reactions to Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
Jun. 14, 2021