…help reduce emissions, lower farm costs, and maintain food affordability. Despite contributing 8% to statewide greenhouse gas emissions and having significant carbon sequestration potential, farmers historically receive only 2% of…
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…
U.S. Trade Deficit Discussed at AFBF FUSION Conference
Of the issues discussed at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s FUSION conference was that of the U.S. trade deficit. The fiscal year 2025 is projected to see a record trade…
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…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…Form CCC-902, Farm Operating Plan for an individual or legal entity. Form CCC 943, 75 percent of Average Gross Income from Farming, Ranching, or Forestry Certification (if applicable). AD-1026, Highly Erodible Land…
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,…
Trends in Organic Ag Sales
DepositPhotos image This year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum provided the opportunity to discuss the lates sales figures for organic farm and food products and cover trends in such. Rod Bain…
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
…trade agreements on agriculture, particularly the USMCA. David Samuelson, Senior Director of Government Affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, explains the importance of the auto industry in the USMCA…
National Farmers Union Launches Farmers Capital Fund
DepositPhotos image Courtesy of National Farmers Union The National Farmers Union (NFU) has launched the Farmers Capital Fund, a $25 million investment initiative aimed at supporting early- and growth-stage companies…
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…
Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act
…foreign ownership of U.S. farmland, particularly by Chinese entities. Opponents argue that if the EATS Act is included in the upcoming farm bill or passed by Congress, it would be…