The Almond Board of California organized a bloom tour for influencers and dietitians to foster a better understanding of almond production. Director of Global Communications, Natalie Henderson, highlighted that the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…wheat exports, and the ongoing efforts to reinvigorate the US shipping industry. In the second segment, Nick and Lorrie discussed the decline in California farmland values, with almond orchards dropping…
NASDA Policy Priorities Set for 2025
NASDA Sets 2025 Priorities: Farm Bill, Research Funding, and Labor Needs Top the List The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has laid out its top priorities for…
CBC: Court Grants Motion in Lawsuit
California Berry Cultivars (CBC) LLC has announced that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California has granted its motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit filed…
Ag Groups Call for Trade Fix After Tariff Announcement
DepositPhotos image Several major U.S. farm groups are urging the White House to resolve new trade tensions quickly, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
…by the Trump administration on the agriculture sector. Central California’s weather is ideal for farming, and markets have improved, with oil prices and interest rates declining. Japan and Indonesia are…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity Develops Early Farming Techniques
…the farm in the family and avoid having their children move to towns. The Scottish and Irish built their livelihoods on sun farming, but more herding hogs and cattle. That’s…
Yuba Grower Named 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year
…business eventually evolved into Grow West. Over time, Dodd focused his expertise exclusively on rice cultivation in California. Known for his integrity and character, Dodd has built trust with farmers…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
…uncertainty. California Governor Gavin Newsom has appealed to the USDA to reverse the termination of $47 million in funding for California’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which supports farmers and…
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
…for American farmers, shaped by falling crop prices, high production costs, and record returns in the cattle sector. For many crop producers, net returns have dropped significantly from recent highs….
California Prune Board Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices
…prune farming in California. California Prune Board Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…this segment, Lorrie and Nick focused on the impact of Mexican gray wolves in New Mexico and California. New Mexico is declaring a state of emergency due to wolves attacking…
U.S. Beekeepers Report Record Colony Losses, Raising Alarm for Farmers
…could be significant. With fewer bees to pollinate crops like almonds, apples, and melons, farmers may see reduced yields and higher production costs. Economic losses for beekeepers are already estimated…
U.S. Grapefruit Production Forecast
The U.S. grapefruit production forecast for 2024-2025 is 299 tons, the lowest since 1922, with declines in California and Florida but an expected 4% increase in Texas, which will account…