A Growing Concern Over Solar Expansion in Ag Zones U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is voicing strong opposition to the increasing use of prime agricultural land for solar panel installations….
Trump: “We Can’t Do That to Our Farmers” – Call for Action on Ag Farm Labor
…home when their work is complete. But ongoing legal uncertainty threatens this system and the food supply chain it supports. Fixing the System, Not Breaking It The call from Trump…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…like clementines that debut in November. Crop Forecast and Industry Outlook Despite an initially large crop, sizing fell short in some citrus varieties. As the season progresses, Kings River expects…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…Vietnam, Japan, India, and South America in the coming weeks. Rollins closed her testimony by emphasizing fiscal responsibility, claiming that a review of contracts, DEI programs, and USDA operations has…
Fighting for the Future: Petaluma Dairy Farmer Speaks Out on Land Threats
…are still holding out hope for a fair solution.” Moreda has centralized action tools and updates on her website, www.dairygirldiaries.com, under the “Point Reyes Info” tab. There, visitors can find…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…insights that growers, PCAs, and CCAs can use immediately to make more informed decisions. The agenda includes topics such as: Water use efficiency using extended water potential sensors and evapotranspiration…
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
…acreage report includes: The crop grown Its intended use and location Planting dates and patterns Acreage amounts Crop variety Producer shares Irrigation methods Maps with approximate crop boundaries And information…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
…growing conditions. Precision Harvesting and Cooling The harvest process is continuous, with fruit picked daily as it matures. Once harvested, it’s quickly moved to the packing facility, pre-cooled to 32°F…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…in agriculture who continue to advocate for the industry in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento. These voices, he says, are essential in reshaping California’s water future. “Every opportunity I have when…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…from Tijuana into Southern California. It’s an environmental crisis impacting everything from farming and fishing to public health. We’re calling on California officials to find real solutions. But today’s show…
Facing California’s Challenges with Smart Irrigation and Agri-Intelligence
…climate hurdles — they’re also grappling with increasing political and regulatory pressures. But that hasn’t stopped them from getting creative, especially when it comes to water use. Anderson highlights the…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
…deliveries. Irrigation water service and repayment contractors will now receive 55% of their contracted supplies, up from 50%. Municipal and industrial contractors in the same region will see their allocations…
New Bi-lingual Educational Video Released
…English and Spanish. It also qualifies for 0.5 continuing education credit, offering a convenient way for growers to stay compliant and informed. New Bi-lingual Educational Video Released Sponsored Content Beef…
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
…its Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Program to complete their self-certification renewal before the fast-approaching July 1 deadline. To maintain certification, participants must complete three hours of CDFA In-Field Measurement Program…