DepositPhotos image The California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) recently advocated for a continuous 15% allocation of the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) for agricultural climate solutions, which could…
The Growing Edge: Wet Weather Impact on Central Valley Crops
…Valent’s website and the University of California’s guidelines. Valent Almond Solutions Guide The Growing Edge from Valent: Wet Weather Impact on Central Valley Crops Almonds-Growth-ChartDownload Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…from the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program and the Local Foods for Schools program by the Trump administration, affecting 10,000 farmers, particularly in California. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins deemed these…
USDA Grants CWB Funds Through the 2025 Market Access Program
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted the California Walnut Board (CWB) $3.6 million through the 2025 market access program and an additional $14 million through the…
Courts Order Reinstatement of Workers Fired Under Trump Administration
DepositPhotos image Federal courts in California and Maryland have ruled that multiple government agencies must reinstate probationary employees unlawfully terminated under directives from the Office of Personnel Management. U.S. District…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…affected by severe storms in the Midwest and Northeast. Upcoming interviews include a discussion on citrus farming with Mondo Perez and a Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida….
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expanded
Citrus Greening quarantine has been expanded in Orange County. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…conversation also touched on the impact of the H5N1 avian influenza on California dairies, leading to a ban on dairy exhibitions. The conversation also touched on the potential impact of…
Avocado Supply Affected by Regional Growing Conditions
…its annual supply by 8% and is producing smaller fruit. California’s avocado season started earlier than usual, which could extend the season duration. Avocado Supply Affected by Regional Growing Conditions…
USDA Initiated Lease Terminations for FSA and NRCS Offices
…feet and approximately $660,000 in lease savings. Specific locations in California can be found on the DOGE website. USDA Initiated Lease Terminations for FSA and NRCS Offices Sponsored Content Let’s…
American Agriculture History Minute: Different Strains of Plants Developed
…potato for $150 then, enough to travel to Santa Rosa, California where he took up new residency. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…regulations, including climate-smart agriculture and electric vehicle mandates affecting California by 2031. A genetic mutation of bird flu was identified in four dairy cow herds in San Bernardino, California, raising…
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…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…efforts to innovate and stay competitive. This segment features an interview brought to you by the Almond Board of California. The segment discussed the impact of recent storms on California almond…