…with Raley’s Food for Families program to ensure more families get nutritious dairy foods. Plus, there’s a bill in the works that would allow schools to serve whole and 2%…
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
…on any prevented or failed planting Local deadlines may vary by crop and county, so producers should contact their local FSA office for specific guidance. “Submitting accurate and complete acreage…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
…is no broad protection,” he said, noting that even full compliance with EPA labeling does not shield manufacturers from failure-to-warn lawsuits. Originally introduced by Monsanto in the 1970s, glyphosate quickly…
Stuart Woolfe: Is More Water for West Side Farmers Just a Myth?
…Farmers Just a Myth? “I think that’s a mythical dream. It shouldn’t be.” For decades, water policies shaped by environmental objectives have diverted critical supplies away from agricultural communities. According…
California Assembly Clears Path for E-15 Fuel Sales
…Resources Board (CARB) completes its rulemaking process. California Assembly Clears Path for E-15 Fuel Sales The bill received a 65 to vote in the Assembly, reflecting strong bipartisan support. Because…
California Table Grape Season Kicks Off Strong: Ian LeMay Shares Optimism for 2025-26
…a key concern, as does the ever-present unpredictability of weather. But growers are prepared. LeMay brings a strong background to the commission, having led the California Fresh Fruit Association prior…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…a must-listen for growers, ranchers, and anyone working to keep American agriculture thriving. The headline segment centers around U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ testimony to the House Agriculture Committee. Her…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…resilience of California agriculture. Head to agnetwest.com to listen to the full episode, see photos of agave in action, and learn how you can get involved. Let’s keep pushing for…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
…14181, which mandates federal agencies, including Reclamation, to maximize water supplies available through the Central Valley Project. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to this directive as conditions allow for more…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…load boards, forcing ag-based freight—like hay and silage—from Idaho and Utah into direct competition with bulk shipments for companies like Amazon and UPS. Trucking Companies Under Siege Foglio laid out…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…ag itself: adaptive, strategic, and relentlessly committed. “I’ve been at Helena for 20 years now,” Anderson reflects, “and before that with another company for 10 to 15 years. I’ve seen…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…could be the key to a fairer playing field for American agriculture. Plus, find out how upcoming trade talks in Peru might open new export opportunities for California growers. The…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…so much to make the application,” Anderson notes, citing strict Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) requirements and the mandatory licensing of pest control advisors (PCAs). The complexity doesn’t stop at…
Western Mountain Snowpack Experiencing Accelerated Melting
Diminishing snowpack will cause reductions in summer stream flows in the Pacific Northwest. U.S. Forest Service photo. The accelerated melting of Western Mountain snowpack, driven by unusually warm temperatures in…