…when hiring through third-party recruiters. The discussion underscored the critical role of migrant workers in agriculture and the need for improved working conditions. The segment concluded with a call to…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
…local markets ensures that communities have better access to fresh, nutritious food while supporting the livelihoods of farmers. Meanwhile, boosting the specialty crop industry encourages agricultural sustainability and competitiveness in…
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…are invited to sign up now for complimentary registration to this two-day event filled with education, networking and innovation. Hosted by AgNet Media, the Expo is Florida’s premier event for…
CDFA Seeking Qualified Applicants for Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently seeking qualified applicants for four vacancies on the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee. This specialized committee serves a crucial…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…economies, noting that grazing permits on federal lands are significantly cheaper than on state or private lands. Kendall urged listeners to contact their representatives to protect public lands. Listen to…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
…successfully. According to figs.com, California Fig growers work hard tending to the trees, harvesting the fruits, and drying figs. But fig production is a year-round process that requires soil preparation,…
WTNA Gearing Up for Two Major Events
The Western Tree Net Association (WTNA) is gearing up for two major events in the coming months. The first is a membership mixer, scheduled for May 12 from 5:00 to…
Almond Update: Role in Culinary World Extends Beyond ‘Snacking’
…available on your favorite podcast platforms and at almonds.com. For additional insights into almonds and their role in food and agriculture, visit almonds.com. Campos Brothers Farms has been in operation…
Early Cherry Market Report
…not looking good. The volume will be May 15 to June 8 this year for California Cherries, and will be down on all varieties compared to the last two years….
Ag Secretary Rollins Message to Farmers
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” Ag secretary Brook Rollins says we will continue to work on reconstructing, rebuilding, and “I’m proud to be fighting for the most American…
The Growing Edge: Double-Edged Sword of Central Coast Weather
…USDA-ARS / Wikimedia Commons From spinach to wine grapes, learn why early prevention—including stretch sprays with ProGibb® and strategic fungicide use can make all the difference in maintaining crop health…
Wildfire Outlook for the Northwest & California
Pine Gulch Fire Jim Caldwell, Grand Junction Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Jim Wolman of the National Interagency Fire Center has issued a warning…
California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down
This is a typical Southern California rush hour’s traffic — here an freeway in Orange County. Daniel R. Blume, via Wikimedia Commons The US House of Representatives has voted 246…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-05-25
…ag communication. The Ag-Net News Hour hosts discuss the USA’s new lawfare complaint portal for farmers and ranchers, highlighting the case of Charles and Heather Maude in South Dakota. The…