DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC/ANR) to conduct regional pre-harvest water assessment workshops for farms subject…
CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host International Buyers
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Agricultural Export Council and Fresno Center for International Trade Development, is hosting over 15 international buyers from Southeast…
Tariffs on European Wine Poses Challenges
The Trump administration’s 200% tariff on European wine poses a challenge for domestic importers and distributors, highlighting the struggle of California wine growers against foreign competition. A more urgent threat…
Over $1.6 Million Raised for FFA
The National FFA Organization has announced that its members, alumni, and supporters raised over $1.6 million during the tenth annual Give FFA Day—a record for the event. Last year’s fundraiser…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…Frausto, Vice President of the Woodlake FFA chapter, discussed her experiences at the National FFA Foundation’s Next Gen Conference in Florida. She highlighted her passion for agriculture, her involvement in…
American Agriculture History Minute: Gateway to the West
…the California Gold Rush began in 1848, Missouri cities like St. Louis, Kansas City, Independence, and especially St. Joseph became departure points for those joining wagon trains to the west….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…nearly 6,000 growers. Thew final segment of todays program is Brought to you by the Almond Board of California. Kiki Sandrini, Regional Sales Manager at Chandler Automation, discussed her positive…
Almond Board of California is Supporting the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
The Almond Board of California, represented by Kiki Sandrini, is supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders through the FFA by co-chairing the ALP golf tournament. The event, scheduled for…
CalCAN Advocates for a Continuous Allocation of CA GGRF for Agricultural Climate Solutions
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
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discuss recent weather patterns in California,…