…to look into the high prices of eggs and possible price gouging. Farm Action is a farmer-led advocacy organization that sent a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan to share…
Last Year was the Best Yet for One California Avocado Grower
…years like 2022 and he might be able to retire. Final California production numbers were a bit less than the pre-season forecasted projection of 306 million pounds from the California…
Tempered Expectations for Cotton Plantings Despite Improved Water Outlook
…the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom said there are still questions as to where water supplies will end up in spring. There is also a question of…
Chocolate Market Growing
…and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “USDA is also announcing new assistance targeted to small to medium size organic dairy farmers to…
Interview with Congressman John Duarte
His name is known around California agriculture circles, and now John Duarte is taking on D.C. The Republican was sworn in this month as the elected Congressman for California’s 13…
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley…
Week in Review: Lawmakers Call for Better Water Management & Cover Crops Helping Absorb Rain
As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers…
California Strawberries Experience Storm Damage Nearing $200 Million
While the overall outlook for California strawberries remains positive, the industry is continuing to assess damages related to the storms that came through the state. The California Strawberry Commission (CSC)…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on December 30. “The new rule is vague and creates uncertainty for America’s farmers, even if they’re miles from the nearest navigable water,” said American Farm…
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
…hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on…
California Chill Report: Increased Moisture Helping Winter Fog Events
Several storms that California has experienced are adding moisture to the ground and bringing more fog events than in previous winters. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Yolo, Solano,…
Almond Update: In-Depth Analysis for Developing Market Opportunities
The Almond Board of California (ABC) continues to invest in developing market opportunities on behalf of the industry. A tremendous amount of research and analysis is conducted to refine marketing…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and…