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,…
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 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
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
…and the concerns about Chinese investment in Mexico’s auto sector. He highlights the benefits of tariff-free treatment for agriculture, noting that US-Mexico-Canada trade has grown from $9-10 billion in the…
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…
Threat of Tariffs on Imports Still on the Table
DepositPhotos image President Donald Trump suspended tariffs he imposed on Canada and Mexico, telling reporters the decision was to protect American farmers, but the threat of imposing tariffs is still…
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
…announced that the new tariffs, set to take effect on March 20, will mirror Canada’s own measures. In October, Canada imposed 100 percent tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and 25…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Need to Report Damage
(CHICO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20) An atmospheric river extreme weather event causes the Sacramento River to flood nearby farmland in Chico, California. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools With recent storms hitting during…
Consumers Concerned About Tariffs and Rising Food Prices
DepositPhotos image Grocery stores and gas stations serve as key indicators of inflation. While concerns about inflation have been persistent in recent years, ongoing tariff disputes with Canada, Mexico, and…
Canada Investigating Potential Dumping of U.S. Renewable Diesel Imports
DepositPhotos image The Canadian government is investigating potential dumping of U.S. renewable diesel imports, which could undercut Canadian prices, following a complaint from Canada’s only renewable diesel producer, Tidewater Renewables…
American Agriculture History Minute: Territory of Michigan Develops
…After the British were defeated in the Revolutionary War, the Treaty of Paris expanded the U.S. boundary to include all the land east of the Mississippi and south of Canada….