The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is asking for public feedback on its proposed pesticide prioritization process. Comments will be accepted through May 8 on the department’s online comment…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values
Agricultural Land By Liz Gray/via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Farmland Values Farmland values have always been part of American…
APHIS-DHS Expanding Risk-Based Sampling Program at Ports of Entry
…leaf lettuce. This initiative aims to reduce inspections for compliant shippers and encourage better quality from producers. The program targets lettuce trucks crossing the southern US. border from Mexico. APHIS-DHS…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…Expo in Tampa, Florida, aimed at fostering collaboration among citrus growers. Listeners are encouraged to email comments, topic suggestions and feedback to nick@agnetmedia.com Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Bill Introduced to Limit Presidential Authority to Impose Tariffs
USA and China trade war caused by the US tariffs on agriculture goods, steel and aluminum. DepositPhotos image A bill has been introduced to limit the president’s authority to impose…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs Wednesday during a speech in the White House Rose Garden, calling it “Liberation Day” and signing an executive order declaring a national economic…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…by California’s Attorney General Bonta, joined by 20 attorneys, challenging the mass terminations of federal probationary employees. The lawsuit, supported by a temporary restraining order, aims to reinstate employees from…
Surplus Broiler Eggs Offer a Potential Solution to Rising Table Egg Prices
Woodinville, WA USA: A variety of eggs for sale inside a Haggen Northwest Fresh grocery store. DepositPhotos image In 2025 alone, more than 20 million commercial table egg-laying hens have…
UK Detects First Case of Bird Flu in a Sheep, Stoking Fears of Spread
…any confirmed transmission between humans. UK Detects First Case of Bird Flu in a Sheep, Stoking Fears of Spread Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
…promotional campaigns, and quality standards, the program aims to maintain the competitiveness of California almonds in the marketplace. California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
USDA Decides to Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments
…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…