…conversation covers it all. Discover how disease pressure, irrigation, orchard density, and even neighboring crops can set the stage for outbreaks—and why timely, strategic fungicide applications like Quash® can be…
Voices of the Valley: The 411 on H-2A
…into the H-2A program, a vital but often misunderstood part of our agricultural workforce, with Western Growers Senior Vice President and Legal Counsel, Jason Resnick. Whether you’re new to the…
Rollins: Trump Pressed Trudeau on Dairy Trade, Calls Issue a Priority
…quotas. However, according to The Annenberg Public Policy Center, those numbers are misleading. It explains, “There are rates that high on the books, but they would only be charged if…
American Agriculture History Minute: Homestead Act of 1862
Act of May 20, 1862 (Homestead Act), Public Law 37-64 (12 STAT 392)-page 1 The U.S. National Archives, Public domain / via Wikimedia Commons image I’m Mark Oppold with an…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
…Savelle, executive director of the Georgia Citrus Association, shared insights on growing varieties like Clementines, Page Mandarins, and Tangos, and the challenges of pest control and weather conditions. They emphasized…
Trump Administration Challenging California Governor’s Lawsuit Against Tariff Regime
…International Trade in New York. Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta are suing to block Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada, citing…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…composition. Almonds are rich in unsaturated fats, protein, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin E. The conversation also touched on the versatility of almonds, including almond milk and flavored almonds. Additionally,…
Ocean Freight Rates Tick Up as Tariff Moves Shake Trade
…week, as ongoing tariff changes out of Washington continue to impact global trade flows, according to Freightos. ​Freightos is an online platform that allows businesses to compare, book, and manage…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…S. McElroy, appointed by Trump, ruled that agencies cannot unilaterally alter funding granted by Congress. The ruling affects departments like USDA, EPA, and HUD, and orders them to release frozen…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…to California and touring their operation. The California citrus market is thriving, with Kings River Packing handling over 22 million boxes. The company faces challenges from tariffs, particularly in Canada,…
Proposed Bill Would Require Congressional Approval Before New Agricultural Tariffs
…U.S. agricultural exports. In 2024, those countries were Mexico, China, Canada, the EU, and Japan. The proposal follows data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showing that farmers suffered heavy…
National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications
…strong, passionate leaders,” said Foundation Chair Jeff Dahlberg, Ph.D. “These scholarships are one way we invest in the next generation and support students advancing sorghum and agricultural innovation.” Three scholarships…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…booming, with 360 million pounds expected by year-end. California, the second-largest cheese maker in the US, uses 46% of its milk for cheese production, resulting in 2.4 billion pounds annually….
CA DPR Seeks Public Input on New Pesticide Review Process
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…