…Clean Energy initiatives. Recipients will have 30 days to review and voluntarily revise their project plans to align with the “Unleashing American Energy Executive Order.” This process allows rural electric…
CDPR Introduces Spray Days California
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has introduced Spray Days California, a novel statewide system providing transparent notifications about the use of restricted material pesticides. This system offers online…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
…the election timeline and deadlines, and frequently asked questions can be found at Almonds.com/Elections. All petitions and declarations must state the position for which the candidate is running and be sent to abcbodelections@almondboard.com or…
Farmers for Free Trade Sounding Alarm over Another Trade War
USA and China trade war caused by the US tariffs on agriculture goods, steel and aluminum. DepositPhotos image Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced USDA is issuing up…
California Walnut Board is Seeking Nominees
Image by Anna Armbrust from Pixabay The California Walnut Board, a marketing order program for walnuts produced in California, is seeking nominees to fill nine-member and nine alternate positions for…
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,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Missouri Bootheel Logging Industry Begins
Missouri Bootheel By Kbh3rd (talk)Incorporates Map_of_USA_MO.svg originally created by en: User: Wapcaplet – Own work with inclusion of Map_of_USA_MO.svg, CC BY-SA 3.0,/Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…commercial ships compared to just 100 for the U.S., and with American shipbuilding taking significantly longer than in Asia, meeting such requirements could be challenging. Public comments on the proposed…
IFPA Hosting an Event in Guadalajara, Mexico
…the event is open at freshproduce.com. Lorrie Boyer has the report. IFPA Hosting an Event in Guadalajara, Mexico Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September…
US Tariffs Facing International Backlash
DepositPhotos image Canada and the European Union are implementing a ‘dollar-for-dollar’ approach, placing 25 per cent tariffs on US imports. These counter-measures immediately followed tariffs leveled against all foreign steel…
Courts Order Reinstatement of Workers Fired Under Trump Administration
…Agency, the Small Business Administration, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, must offer reinstatement to affected employees. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a statement confirming its compliance, saying, “The…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…eligible commodities nationwide. ECAP applications can be submitted to FSA in-person, electronically using Box and One-Span, by fax or by applying online at fsa.usda.gov/ecap utilizing a secure login.gov account. If not already on…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…90s to over $50 billion today. The Ag Net News Hour discussed a federal judge’s order to rehire thousands of probationary workers fired by the Trump administration, criticizing the administration’s…
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
…children of California’s vineyard and winery workers, helping them pursue higher education at trade schools, community colleges, and universities. The program is available to high school seniors or recent graduates…