…domestic almond consumption and the benefits of the recent tropical storm. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Jim Jones to Lead FDA’s New Human Foods Program
…and is scheduled to begin his role on September 24. FDA notes that Jones will “lead the charge in setting and advancing priorities for a proposed unified Human Foods Program…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Aimed at Increasing Domestic Almond Demand
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has launched a new effort to help increase domestic consumption of almonds. ABC Marketing Director for North America and China, Laura Morin said the…
California Continues to Lead U.S. Peach Harvest
…comes to fresh, juicy peaches, California is by far the largest peach-producing state in the United States. USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reports that last year, California’s harvest yielded 475,000…
Positive Outlook for the California Walnut Industry, After Years of Challenges
…chain issues, and a devastating 2022 heatwave. However, the coming season is anticipated to be a good one for the industry, according to the California Walnut Board/California Walnut Commission. The…
Proposals for CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Being Accepted
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting proposals for the 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The program is designed to help support the competitiveness of…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers foreign-owned farm land, the Blue Diamond Climate-Smart program helping to expand sustainability goals,…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
A tropical storm that made landfall in California for the first time in more than 80 years brought significant wind and rain to the state. Southern California was hit the…
Cammack Expects Tough Battle for Farm Bill
…programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC). “You have a very lopsided farm bill every time it comes up…
Worm Farm Conference Dates Set
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
USDA Proposal to Strengthen Horse Protection Act
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
EPA Denies CAFO Petitions from Environmental Groups
…issue further, we urge the agency to carefully consider the benefits animal feeding operations provide in America’s sustainability efforts.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
FARM Act Would Guard U.S. Ag Land from Foreign Control
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Ag Lenders Donate to Hawaii Relief Efforts
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